Current Version
| Region | Utah |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | 2000 |
| End Date | Oct 6, 2014 |
| Description | Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-117(3): Adoption may not be permitted to individuals who are not entered into a legal marriage in a cohabitation situation. This applies to foster parenting as well (§ 62A-4a-602). Second parent adoption is outlawed as well for same-sex couples.(§ 62A-4a-60) |
| Sources | Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-117(3); § 62A-4a-602 https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map1.pdf |
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Revision History (3)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
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| Value | Legal | Illegal |
| Description | Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-117(3): Adoption may not be permitted to individuals who are not entered into a legal marriage in a cohabitation situation. This applies to foster parenting as well (§ 62A-4a-602). | Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-117(3): Adoption may not be permitted to individuals who are not entered into a legal marriage in a cohabitation situation. This applies to foster parenting as well (§ 62A-4a-602). Second parent adoption is outlawed as well for same-sex couples.(§ 62A-4a-60) |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | 2000 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-117(3): Adoption may not be permitted to individuals who are not entered into a legal marriage in a cohabitation situation. This applies to foster parenting as well (§ 62A-4a-602). |
| Sources | Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-117(3); § 62A-4a-602 https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map1.pdf |