Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 301: Adult adoptees; access to vital records.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 301 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Adult adoptees; access to vital records. Primary sponsor: Katrina Callsen (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0587).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adult adoptees; access to vital records. Requires the State Registrar to provide adult adoptees access to their birth certificate upon request, provided that the requester submits an application, proof of identification, and payment and that the original birth certificate is not the certificate of birth in use, subject to amendment, or used by an individual for legal purposes. The bill directs the State Registrar to make a contact preference form available to birth parents that allows them to indicate their preference for contact by the adopted person, to be stored with the adopted person's birth certificate and provided upon the adopted person's request for the birth certificate. This bill incorporates HB 664.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina Callsen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Debra Gardner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Phil Hernandez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Wendell Walker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0587)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 587 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB301)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB301ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (28-Y 12-N 0-A)
- Passed by for the day
- Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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