Adoptee Rights Rally in Support of Senate Bill 296

There will be sign waiving/rally event sponsored by ACCESS CONNECTICUT in support of Senate Bill SB 296, legislation that would restore the human right for adult adoptees born in Connecticut to obtain their
original birth certificates. The rally will be held on Saturday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Westfarms Mall in West Hartford, CT


ACCESS CONNECTICUT is a grassroots effort dedicated to passing legislation that will restore the human right for adult adoptees born in Connecticut access to their original birth certificate (OBC). Members of ACCESS
CONNECTICUT believe that Connecticut adoptees have been denied the human right that all other residents of Connecticut have – the right to obtain a non-certified copy of their original, unamended birth certificate from vital
records. Adoptees had the right to obtain copies of their OBC until that right was retroactively taken away in 1975.


Results from a survey performed by the Center for Survey Research & Analysis at the University of Connecticut indicate that more than four in five Connecticut residents (85%) and 82% of Connecticut’s registered voters would
support a law that would allow adult adopted children to obtain copies of their original birth certificate. ACCESS CONNECTICUT believes it’s time for the Connecticut legislature to listen to their constituents and restore the
human right for Connecticut born adult adoptees to obtain copies of their original birth certificates.


ACCESS CONNECTICUT would like to encourage the Connecticut Judiciary committee to bring SB 296 to a vote and pass this important human rights legislation. Signs and banners will be provided for everyone. If you would like to bring or make your own sign for the rally you re welcomed to do so. If you need transportation to the rally or would like more information contact Paul Schibbelhute at 603-930-2091 or pschibbe@aol.com



Thank you,
Paul Schibbelhute
Legislative Advisor
ACCESS CONNECTICUT
pschibbe@aol.com
603-930-2091