Oregon Adoptee Rights Campaign

The Oregon Adoptee Rights Campaign advocates for the rights of adoptees to access their original birth certificates. Historically, Oregon restricted avenue for adult adoptees to obtain this unsealed identifying information, limiting their understanding of their biological heritage. The campaign seeks legislative reform to grant adoptees transparency and the ability to access their original records, fostering identity, health, and personal historical knowledge. Their efforts promote transparency, respect for adoptees’ rights, and recognition of personal history, aligning Oregon with other states that have already embraced more open records policies.