Entry #7961: Same-sex adoption in South Carolina

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RegionSouth Carolina
IssueSame-sex adoption
StatusMarried couples only
Start DateJun 26, 2017
End Date(none)
DescriptionAny single adult can adopt, regardless of being LGBT. There is however no protections in place for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Couples must be married to adopt jointly or for second parent adoption.
Sourceshttp://www.lgbtmap.org/equality_maps/profile_state/SC
https://www.familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/41-South-Carolina-snapshot.pdf
https://www.lgbtmap.org/equality-maps/recognition/parenting/adoption

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edited by mineszilla. married or single

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ValueLegalMarried couples only
Sourceshttp://www.lgbtmap.org/equality_maps/profile_state/SC
https://www.familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/41-South-Carolina-snapshot.pdf		http://www.lgbtmap.org/equality_maps/profile_state/SC
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ValueSingle onlyLegal
Start DateJan 1, 2016Jun 26, 2017
End DateSep 5, 2018(none)
DescriptionUnder state law only. Any single adult can adopt, regardless of being LGBT. There is however no protections in place for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Couples must be married to adopt jointly or for second parent adoption.
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Under state law only. Any single adult can adopt, regardless of being LGBT. There is however no protections in place for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Couples must be married to adopt jointly or for second parent adoption.
Sourceshttp://www.lgbtmap.org/equality_maps/profile_state/SChttp://www.lgbtmap.org/equality_maps/profile_state/SC
https://www.familyequality.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/41-South-Carolina-snapshot.pdf
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End DateJul 23, 2018Sep 5, 2018

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End DateJun 20, 2018Jul 23, 2018
DescriptionUnder state law only. Legalization pending.Under state law only.

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End DateJun 18, 2018Jun 20, 2018
DescriptionAll adoption is legal except under religious freedom laws. Under state law only. Legalization pending.

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Value(REMOVED)Single only
Special StatusAmbiguousSingle only
DescriptionAll adoption is legal except under religious freedom laws.All adoption is legal except under religious freedom laws.

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End DateJun 7, 2018Jun 18, 2018
DescriptionAll adoptions of adoption is legal under state and federal law. Full legalization pending.All adoption is legal except under religious freedom laws.
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All adoptions of adoption is legal under state and federal law. Full legalization pending. except under religious freedom laws.

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StatusAmbiguous
Start DateJan 1, 2016
End DateJun 7, 2018
DescriptionAll adoptions of adoption is legal under state and federal law. Full legalization pending.
Sourceshttp://www.lgbtmap.org/equality_maps/profile_state/SC