Current Version
| Region | Arizona |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Ambiguous |
| Start Date | Apr 18, 2011 |
| End Date | Jan 1, 2015 |
| Description | While same-sex adoption is legal in Arizona, 2011 Ariz Legis Serv. 147 (S.B. 1188) gives preference to "a married man and woman" over an individual. Thus, the preference for married individuals not only discriminates against unwed individuals of all orientations, but the wording also carries allows for discrimination against LGBT couples. Second parent adoption is not permitted for same-sex couples. |
| Sources | https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map1.pdf www.lambdalegal.org/states-region/arizona Arizona §25.23.020 |
Revision History (5)
Revision by Notdog1996
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| End Date | (NONE) | Jan 1, 2015 |
Revision by imullin01
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| Sources | https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map1.pdf www.lambdalegal.org/states-region/arizona §25.23.020 | https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map1.pdf www.lambdalegal.org/states-region/arizona Arizona §25.23.020 |
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- Status is not correct "it is legal. I want this status deleted. "
Revision by imullin01
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| Description | While same-sex adoption is legal in Arizona, 2011 Ariz Legis Serv. 147 (S.B. 1188) gives preference to "a married man and woman" over an individual. Thus, the preference for married individuals not only discriminates against unwed individuals of all orientations, but the wording also carries allows for discrimination against LGBT couples. | While same-sex adoption is legal in Arizona, 2011 Ariz Legis Serv. 147 (S.B. 1188) gives preference to "a married man and woman" over an individual. Thus, the preference for married individuals not only discriminates against unwed individuals of all orientations, but the wording also carries allows for discrimination against LGBT couples. Second parent adoption is not permitted for same-sex couples. |
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| Sources | https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map1.pdf | https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map1.pdf www.lambdalegal.org/states-region/arizona §25.23.020 |
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Revision by imullin01
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| Value | Married couples only | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | (REMOVED) | Ambiguous |
| Sources | https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map1.pdf http://www.lifelongadoptions.com/lgbt-adoption-resources/lgbt-adoption-laws/louisiana https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map3_0.pdf | https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map1.pdf |
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Revision by imullin01
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
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| Value | (REMOVED) | Married couples only |
| Special Status | Ambiguous | (REMOVED) |
| Sources | https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map1.pdf | https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map1.pdf http://www.lifelongadoptions.com/lgbt-adoption-resources/lgbt-adoption-laws/louisiana https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map3_0.pdf |
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