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Stepparent Adoption Laws

United States Map
LGBT parents can petition for stepparent adoption statewide (16 states + D.C.)
Stepparent adoption not available; relies on access to marriage or relationship recognition (34 states)
NOTE: Based on analysis by MAP and consultation with American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD), Lambda Legal, and the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR). Availability of stepparent adoption may be limited to couples who enter into legally recognized relationships in states that offer such recognition. Effective January 1, 2013 in Maryland.
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Percent of LGBT Population Covered by Laws

45% of LGBT population live in states where LGBT parents can petition for stepparent adoption statewide 55% of LGBT population live in states where LGBT parents cannot obtain a stepparent adoption

Stepparent Adoption Laws by State

Available statewide

Not available
State Stepparent Adoption
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming


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Data current as of 05/15/2012