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May 13, 2025
Governor Brian Kemp Signs SB100 “Andee’s Law,” Ending Decades of Discrimination Against Georgia Adoptees

ATLANTA, GA — In a landmark moment for adoptee rights, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed SB100 “Andee’s Law” into law today at the Georgia State Capitol, reversing more than six decades of sealed records and restoring a fundamental right to Georgia-born adopted people.

For 64 years, adult adoptees in Georgia were denied access to their own original birth certificates—a policy widely recognized as discriminatory and unjust. With today’s historic signing, that policy has come to an end.

Beginning July 1, 2025, Georgia-born adoptees aged 18 and older will be able to apply for and receive a copy of their original, pre-adoption birth certificate directly from the Georgia State Office of Vital Records—no court order required.

The Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights (GAAR), which has tirelessly advocated for this legislation, applauds the bipartisan support behind SB100 and the Governor’s commitment to adoptee equality.

GAAR will provide additional information and guidance about the application process in the coming weeks to help adoptees prepare for this long-awaited opportunity.

Contact:
Georgia Alliance for Adoptee Rights
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gaallianceforadopteerights.org

08/26/2024

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06/13/2024

PRETTY PLEASE ……contact your senators and support the Right to IVF!!!!Today, June 13th, at approximately 1:45* PM ET, the Senate will vote on the Right to IVF Act. You can use this link to contact your senators and voice your support (just copy and paste in your browser)

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04/30/2023

Stepparent adoption is the process of becoming a legal parent for your spouse’s child. By adopting a stepchild, the stepparent’s relationship with the child becomes legally equal to the relationship between the child and their biological parent.

Can my husband adopt my child? Why adopt a stepchild? Find the answers to these and other questions about stepparent adoption in GA and NC.

04/28/2023

"Families can use the credit for 10% of the federal adoption credit. The credit cannot exceed 50% of the taxpayer’s liability."

Supporters of the bill are hoping to make it more affordable for families to adopt a child.

04/26/2023

"This time of year at colleges across Ohio, some seniors are presenting papers and projects required for their degrees, everything from biology experiments to their own paintings. One student from Cincinnati has created a party to benefit a couple on a mission to adopt a child."

Adoption fees can be over $30,000.

04/24/2023

As a prospective adoptive parent, you want to provide your family with the security and stability they deserve — and you need an experienced attorney who will do the same for you.

As one of the most experienced adoption law firms in GA and NC, we can provide the assistance you need to complete the legal adoption process.

04/22/2023

"When Schauna Austin was 20 years old and single, she gave birth to a baby boy. But the family that would adopt her son wanted to involve her in every major step of his life."

A family that adopted a 20-year-old mother's son welcomed her into their lives.