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MISSION

Original Birth Certificates for Maine (OBC for ME), is a grassroots group of Maine adoptees, parents of origin and adoptive parents. OBC for ME succeeded in its initial mission to pass legislation (LD 1084 /PL 409) granting adult adoptees access to their OBC upon request, while empowering parents of origin the choice to indicate whether or not they wish to be contacted. This basic human/civil right has been restored to all Maine-born adoptees, just as all non-adopted Maine-born citizens have always had, for the same fee and without parental permission. Our NEW mission is  (1) to help Maine Vital Records with the implementation process, (2) to invite the public and private adoption related agencies in Maine to join us in increasing the number of adoption triad support groups in Maine and (3) to publicize this historic event around the world via all forms of media, over the 18 months prior to January 1, 2009,  the effective date of PL 409.

 

OBC SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

   
Our agenda is open - we want to see you folks and find out what you've been up to since January 1, 2009! It doesn't matter if you have searched, haven't searched; are in reunion or not; we want to see you again.  Let us know how things are going for you.  It would be wonderful to catch up!

 

IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION
PLEASE BE PATIENT. THE STAFF HAVE BEEN OVERWHELMED BY THE INTEREST THIS NEW LAW HAS GENERATED. PLEASE EXPECT 7-14 BUSINESS DAY WAIT TO RECEIVE YOUR OBC. FOR QUESTIONS, SEARCH OR SUPPORT JOIN OUR
YAHOO SUPPORT GROUP.


In order to receive a copy of his/her original birth certificate on January 2, 2009, an adoptee will still need to download the official state application form from this website. The adoptee must also bring (or mail if not coming in-person) the filled out and notarized form, a certified copy of their current birth certificate, and a $25 check made out to: Treasurer - State of Maine. You will find all necessary forms in both MS Word and PDF (Adobe Reader) near the bottom of the page that the links bring you to.

Parents of origin (also called birth parents) may also NOW submit information, confidentially, to Lorraine Wilson:


Everyone impacted by this law should read the rules compiled by the Office of Data, Research and Vital Statistics (Maine Center for Disease Control, DHHS), downloadable at this website

 

Nominations For Angels in Adoption Announced by Senator Tom Allen

Listen to an interview with Bobbi Beavers and Cathy Robishaw on the adoptionshow.com a Canadian website.

Here's a picture of the group at the victory party graciously hosted by Cathy Robishaw. Click on it for a full view and ID.

LD 1084 was signed into law by Maine’s Governor Baldacci on June 25, 2007, and goes into effect on January 1, 2009.
Yes it will be a might longer to go into effect but considering this was a necessary concession to have a bill that remains intact with no altering amendments that would change the original intent!!!

New Hampshire Vital Records to Celebrate Issuance of 1000th Original Birth Certificate to Adoptees and Special Tribute to the Passing of LD 1084, Adoptee Access Legislation in Maine.  Here's Some Pictures

WHAT THE BILL IS ABOUT

SUCCESSFUL ADOPTEE BIRTHRIGHT LAWS IN OTHER STATES

Sports betting laws in Maine and other states.

 

Aired 06/20/2007 on Maine Public Radio

 

1084 PASSED HOUSE AND SENT TO SENATE 06/18/2007!!
Listen Here
- do to a server problem very beginning discussion was not recorded.

1084 HAS PASSED THE SENATE 06/19/2007!! - NOW IT GOES ONE MORE TIME AROUND

Listen Here - large file 1hr 26 min compelling testimony

Listen to Hearing 05/02/2007

Listen to Work Session 05/08/2007
File A
File B

Listen to Work Session 05/17/2007



 

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