Gay Adoption Laws by State
Idaho - Montana
The following information is as basic as it gets. Regardless of which state you are in, you will run into agencies who are homophobic and would rather not work with GLBT singles or couples. Follow the links for further gay adoption resources by state. This information will become more valuable as the site ages and users share more of their personal stories. So keep checking back.About the answers: a "yes" or a "no" means that there are laws on the books in the state addressing the issue. An "unknown" means there are no laws that specifically address the issue and there are no known cases that have set a precedent. A "precedent set" means there have been cases in the state where a court has issued a ruling. If you have information to add, please contact me. AdoptionPride.com does not give legal advice. The information on this site comes from my personal experience, my own research, and AdoptionPride.com's visitors' experience. It is true to the best of our knowledge, but you should consult a legal expert to be sure.
Laws by States AL-HI
Laws by States NE-RI
Laws by States SC-WY
Idaho
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Unknown If you have experience with gay adoption in Idaho, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Idaho
Illinois
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Yes Allows same sex second parent petitions? Yes If you have experience with gay adoption in Illinois, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Illinois
Indiana
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Yes Allows same sex second parent petitions? Precedent set to allow in some courts in the state If you have experience with gay adoption in Indiana, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Indiana
Iowa
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Precedent set to allow If you have experience with gay adoption in Iowa, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Iowa
Kansas
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Unknown If you have experience with gay adoption in Kansas, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Kansas
Kentucky
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown, but we can assume no Allows same sex second parent petitions? No If you have experience with gay adoption in Kentucky, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Kentucky
Louisiana
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Precedent set to allow Note: There has been a precedent set that states that Louisiana is NOT required to issue a birth certificate listing same sex couples as parents for children born in Louisiana but adopted in another state. If you have experience with gay adoption in Louisiana, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Louisiana
Maine
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Yes Allows same sex second parent petitions? Unknown but we can assume yes If you have experience with gay adoption in Maine, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Maine
Maryland
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Precedent set to allow Allows same sex second parent petitions? Precedent set to allow If you have experience with gay adoption in Maryland, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Maryland
Massachusetts
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Yes Allows same sex second parent petitions? Yes If you have experience with gay adoption in Massachusetts, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Massachusetts
Michigan
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? No Allows same sex second parent petitions? Precedent set to deny If you have experience with gay adoption in Michigan, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Michigan
Minnesota
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Precedent set to allow If you have experience with gay adoption in Minnesota, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Minnesota
Mississippi
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? No Allows same sex second parent petitions? Unknown but we can assume no If you have experience with gay adoption in Mississippi, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Mississippi
Missouri
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Unknown If you have experience with gay adoption in Missouri, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Missouri
Montana
Allows single gay adoption petitions? YesAllows same sex couple petitions? Unknown Allows same sex second parent petitions? Unknown If you have experience with gay adoption in Montana, spread the word at AdoptionPride.com.
Gay Adoption Resources in Montana
Laws by States AL-HI
Laws by States NE-RI
Laws by States SC-WY
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