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Yes, Reclaim the Records has been around for the past ten years. As a genealogist doing research in the United States, you should be more than familiar with what they have accomplished. Please click on the link above and go to the website and start reading about their accomplishments. Here is a short summary of some the recent accomplishments.
Key 2025 Accomplishments
- New York: Successfully published the New York State death index (1880-2017) and helped defeat a proposal that would have restricted vital records.
- Pennsylvania: Continued litigation to ensure digital public records, such as birth and death certificates, remain in the public domain rather than behind paywalls.
- Connecticut: Launched a new lawsuit following the first-ever release of the state's birth index through 2020.
- Missouri: Updated birth and death index websites with new annual data releases.
- Federal: Preparing for a legal challenge against the VA for withholding veteran records.
Looking Forward to 2026
- Upcoming Releases: New public records from multiple states, specifically Massachusetts, are scheduled for release in the coming months.
- Strategic Planning: The organization is seeking donations to support their 2026 mission of unlocking more padlocked history.
For more detailed information on these projects, you can visit their full 2025 Year in Review or browse their news releases.
