HB 550 —

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 32.1-261, 63.2-1246.

• 32.1-261

  request by the adult adopted person pursuant to § 63.2-1246, upon

  Inserts “request by the adult adopted person pursuant to § 63.2-1246, upon”.

• 32.1-261

  ,

  Inserts “,”.

• 32.1-261

  However, upon receipt of notice of a decision or order granting an adult adopted person access to identifying information regarding his birth parents from the Commissioner of Social Services or a circuit court, and proof of identification and payment, the State Registrar shall mail an adult adopted person a copy of the original certificate of birth.

  Strikes “However, upon receipt of notice of a decision or order granting an adult adopted person access to identifying information regarding his birth parents from the Commissioner of Social Services or a circuit court, and proof of identification and payment, the State Registrar shall mail an adult adopted person a copy of the original certificate of birth.”.

• 63.2-1246

  Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, at the written request and upon proof of identification, the State Health Commissioner shall provide an adult adopted person access to his original birth certificate and make such certificate available for copy. The State Health Commissioner may charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of providing access to or copies of original birth certificates and may impose a reasonable waiting period, not to exceed 30 days.

  Inserts “Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, at the written request and upon proof of identification, the State Health Commissioner shall provide an adult adopted person access to his original birth certificate and make such certificate available for copy. The State Health Commissioner may charge a reasonable fee to cover the costs of providing access to or copies of original birth certificates and may impose a reasonable waiting period, not to exceed 30 days.”.