Joint Adoption Laws
| LGBT parents can petition for joint adoption statewide (20 states + D.C.) | |
| Availability is uncertain (25 states) | |
| Same-sex couples face legal restrictions when petitioning for joint adoption (5 states) | |
| Law prohibits discrimination in adoption based on sexual orientation (10 states) | |
| Law also prohibits discrimination in adoption based on gender identity (2 states) |
Percent of LGBT Population Covered by Laws
51% of LGBT population live in states where LGBT parents can petition for joint adoption statewide 42% of LGBT population live in states where the availability of joint adoption is uncertain 7% of LGBT population live in states where LGBT parents face legal restrictions when petitioning for joint adoptionJoint Adoption Laws by State
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- Snapshot: LGBT Equality by State
- Marriage & Relationship Recognition
- Employment Non-Discrimination Laws
- Local Non-Discrimination Ordinances
- Housing Non-Discrimination Laws
- Joint Adoption Laws
- Second-Parent Adoption Laws
- Stepparent Adoption Laws
- Foster Care Laws & Regulations
- Parents Using Donor Insemination
- De Facto Parent Recognition
- Safe Schools Laws
- Hate Crime Laws
- Birth Certificate Laws
- Medical Decision-Making Policies
- State Medical Leave Laws
- "Out" LGBT Public Officials



