Submit testimony to the Oregon Senate Committee on Judiciary and urge members to VOTE YES on SB163 with Updated Article 9 of the Uniform Parentage Act, which ensures DCP have the right to access information about their genetic origins upon adulthood.
The Committee will consider the bill on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 3 p.m. PT.
Written Testimony:
Written testimony can be submitted for SB163 using this form. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions!
To complete the form:
- Make sure “Choose a committee” says “Senate Committee on Judiciary”
- Make sure “Choose a meeting date” says “3/31/2025 3:00PM”
- Make sure “SB163” is selected under “You are submitting testimony for:”
- Complete the fields for first name, last name, and email address
- In “Organization or City of Residence” include your city of residence or the name of your organization, if you’re submitting testimony on behalf of your organization.
- In the drop down menu for “Position on measure” select “support”
- Add your written testimony either by selecting:
- “text testimony” to type your support and comments into a text box; or
- “upload a PDF” to upload a document from your computer.
Template for written testimony
In addition to the draft comments below voicing support for the bill, we encourage you to explain how anonymity has impacted you. Legislators are voting to give all DCP in Oregon the right to access information about their genetic origins, and sharing your story will help advocate for that right! If you’re submitting testimony from outside of Oregon, acknowledge why gaining these rights will benefit all donor conceived people.
Dear Members of the Senate Committee on Judiciary:
I urge you to vote YES on SB163. This bill has vital protections for donor conceived individuals, ensuring they have the right to access information about their genetic origins upon adulthood.
[Explain how donor anonymity affected you personally, or why is it important for donor-conceived people to have access to information. You might reflect on its impact on your own life, your family, or the family you hope to build in the future.]
Thank you for standing with donor conceived people and their families by including this critical language. Vote YES on SB163.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Register to Testify in Person or on Zoom:
Individuals who wish to testify in person or on Zoom can register here. At the bottom of the page, select “Register to Testify” and complete the form. You’ll select “In person” or “Remotely” under “Location When You Testify” and be sure to select “Support” under “Position on the Measure.” Register and then email [email protected] to coordinate on testimony!
