Stepparent Adoption Laws
| LGBT parents can petition for stepparent adoption statewide (19 states + D.C.) | |
| Stepparent adoption not available; relies on access to marriage or relationship recognition (31 states) |
Percent of LGBT Population Covered by Laws
46% of LGBT population live in states where LGBT parents can petition for stepparent adoption statewide 54% of LGBT population live in states where LGBT parents cannot obtain a stepparent adoptionStepparent 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



