HB 550 Senate Committee Action Alert
HB 550 is on the docket to be voted on by the Virginia Senate Health and Education Committee on Thursday, February 15th at 8:30 AM.
HB 550 does one simple thing — restore the right of adult adopted persons to obtain their original birth certificate.
ACTION: Contact the members of the Senate Health and Education Committee and ask them to support HB 550. Below, you will find sample messages that you can edit as necessary, along with the list of phone numbers and emails for all of the committee members.
Go To: Sample Messages | Individual Senate Committee Member Contact Info | Text List of Emails
Sample Message for Virginia-Born Adopted Persons
Subject: Vote YES on HB 550 – Adult Adoptee Access to Original Birth Certificates
Dear [Senator’s Name],
As an adopted person, I am writing to express my unwavering support for HB550 (Adult adoptee access to original birth certificate) and request your favorable vote in the upcoming Health and Education Committee meeting.
HB550 simply restores the right of adult adopted persons, born in Virginia, to obtain their own original birth certificate without hindrances. I firmly believe adult adopted people should be treated with dignity, respect, and as equals under the law to non-adopted citizens of Virginia.
I am personally affected by this bill and I strongly encourage you to support HB550, as written, by voting YES! Your affirmative vote will help advance adoption policies towards a more inclusive and compassionate direction.
Sincerely,
[INSERT YOUR NAME]
[INSERT YOUR CITY AND STATE – If you live in Virginia]
Sample Message for Birth/First Parents
Subject: Vote YES on HB 550 – Adult Adoptee Access to Original Birth Certificates
Dear [Senator’s Name],
As a birth/first parent with a deep commitment to the well-being of individuals affected by adoption, I am reaching out to express my strong support for HB550. I kindly urge you to vote favorably for this crucial bill when it comes before you in the Health and Education Committee.
HB550 holds particular significance as it seeks to restore the essential right of adult adopted individuals, born in Virginia, to obtain their original birth certificates without unnecessary barriers. I firmly believe in the importance of treating adult adoptees with dignity, respect, and equality under the law, ensuring they have the same rights as non-adopted citizens of Virginia.
I sincerely hope you will consider the importance of HB550 and support it, as written. Your positive vote will contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate approach to adoption policies.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[INSERT YOUR NAME]
[INSERT YOUR CITY AND STATE – If you live in Virginia]
Sample Message for Virginia Residents
Subject: Vote YES on HB 550 – Adult Adoptee Access to Original Birth Certificates
Dear [Senator’s Name],
As your constituent, I am requesting your favorable vote in support HB550 (Adult adoptee access to original birth certificate) in the upcoming Health and Education Committee meeting.
HB550 simply restores the right of adult adopted persons, born in Virginia, to obtain their own original birth certificate without hindrances. I firmly advocate for treating adult adoptees with dignity, respect, and equality under the law, the same as non-adopted citizens of Virginia.
This bill is very important to me and my family and I enthusiastically urge you to support HB 550 in its current form by voting YES!
Sincerely,
[INSERT YOUR NAME]
[INSERT YOUR ADDRESS]
Senate Health and Education Committee Members
| Lashrecse D. Aird | [email protected] | Democrat | (804) 698-7513 |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | [email protected] | Democrat | (804) 698-7538 |
| Christie New Craig | [email protected] | Republican | (804) 698-7519 |
| Tara A. Durant | [email protected] | Republican | (804) 698-7527 |
| Barbara A. Favola | [email protected] | Democrat | (804) 698-7540 |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | [email protected] | Democrat | (804) 698-7515 |
| Mamie E. Locke | [email protected] | Democrat | (804) 698-7523 |
| L. Louise Lucas | [email protected] | Democrat | (804) 698-7518 |
| Mark J. Peake | [email protected] | Republican | (804) 698-7508 |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | [email protected] | Democrat | (804) 698-7536 |
| Todd E. Pillion | [email protected] | Republican | (804) 698-7506 |
| David R. Suetterlein | [email protected] | Republican | (804) 698-7504 |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | [email protected] | Democrat | (804) 698-7516 |