Current Version
| Region | Louisiana |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | 1982 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Individuals and married couples jointly may petition for adoption per La. CHC 1198, 1202. Second-parent adoption is not legal. |
| Sources | http://www.lifelongadoptions.com/lgbt-adoption-resources/lgbt-adoption-laws/louisiana https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map3_0.pdf La. CHC 1198, 1202 www.lambdalegal.org/states-region/louisiana |
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Revision History (2)
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| Description | Single, LGBT identified individuals are permitted to adopt, and there are no laws explicitly outlawing joint or second parent adoption. | Individuals and married couples jointly may petition for adoption per La. CHC 1198, 1202. Second-parent adoption is not legal. |
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| Sources | http://www.lifelongadoptions.com/lgbt-adoption-resources/lgbt-adoption-laws/louisiana https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map3_0.pdf | http://www.lifelongadoptions.com/lgbt-adoption-resources/lgbt-adoption-laws/louisiana https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map3_0.pdf La. CHC 1198, 1202 www.lambdalegal.org/states-region/louisiana |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | 1982 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Single, LGBT identified individuals are permitted to adopt, and there are no laws explicitly outlawing joint or second parent adoption. |
| Sources | http://www.lifelongadoptions.com/lgbt-adoption-resources/lgbt-adoption-laws/louisiana https://www.aclu.org/files/assets/aclu_map3_0.pdf |