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Resources for adoptee activists and allies engaged in California.
What’s Happening Now
Get the most up-to-date information on California efforts here.
SB1274
SB1274, sponsored by Sen. Susan Talamantes Eggman, was a simple unrestricted equal rights bill. Unfortunately, Sen. Eggman has pulled the bill from further consideration in the 2024 session.
Next Steps
Facing opposition from members of the committees set to hear the bill, Sen. Eggman pulled it from further consideration. It is no longer considered an active bill.
Latest News and Resources
All that’s happening, and a bit more.
SB1274 Is Dead
The bill is no longer considered active, and it will not move forward in 2024.
Amendments to SB1274 Filed
The amendments do not change the core purpose of the bill: to release a copy of the original birth record to the adult adopted person upon request.
Committee Hearing: April 10
A hearing on California SB1274 has been set for April 10, 2024, in the Senate Health Committee. Here’s what to know now.
Committee Assignments: Health and Judiciary
Senate Bill 1274 has now been assigned to its senate committees: Health and Judiciary. Here’s quick information and resources about both.
How to Use the California Position Letter Portal
A video walk-through of signing up and submitting testimony through the California Position Letter Portal, courtesy of Adoptees United. Inc.
Create an Account
You must first create an account with the California Legislature’s Position Letter Portal.
Submit a Letter
The video then walks through how to submit a letter in support or opposition to a bill.