Some North Carolina legislators and others are proposing new laws that would allow adoptees to access their original birth certificates when they reach adulthood. The propositions are receiving mixed reviews, with some people being concerned that the birth mothers rights would be violated should such a law take effect.

"[Roberta] MacDonald said one of the main reasons for the law would be to allow adoptees to have a family medical history. She said the law would not lead to a mass of adoptees bothering birth parents, citing other states with more lenient adoption laws."

The law would include an option for birth parents to fill out forms stating whether or not they ever wish to be contacted by the child, and would allow the birth parent to submit updated medical information as well.

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