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SB 11862025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEBIPARTISAN

Expedited birth certificates upon adoption.

Introduced Feb 19, 2026Kelly Seyarto (R-CA)4 cosponsors

Summary

Existing law requires the State Registrar to establish a new birth certificate upon receipt of a report of adoption or a readoption order, as specified. This bill would require the State Registrar to establish a new birth certificate pursuant to the provisions above within 11 weeks upon receipt of a report of adoption or a readoption order.

Bill text versions

Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Feb 19, 2026

Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Senate
Feb 20, 2026

From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.

Senate
Mar 4, 2026

Referred to Com. on HEALTH.

Senate
Mar 26, 2026

Set for hearing April 15.

Senate