Current Version
| Region | Ohio |
| Issue | Same-sex adoption |
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Jun 26, 2015 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | There are no laws prohibiting Ohio same-sex adoption. Both single LGBT individuals and gay and lesbian couples are permitted to petition to adopt in the state of Ohio. Prior to the Supreme Court legalizing gay marriage in 2015, only single LGBT individuals could adopt. However, since then, same-sex couples are permitted to adopt in Ohio. |
| Sources | https://www.americanadoptionsofohio.com/adopt/lgbt_adoption_ohio#:~:text=There%20are%20no%20laws%20prohibiting,single%20LGBT%20individuals%20could%20adopt. |
Revision History (1)
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Legal |
| Start Date | Jun 26, 2015 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | There are no laws prohibiting Ohio same-sex adoption. Both single LGBT individuals and gay and lesbian couples are permitted to petition to adopt in the state of Ohio. Prior to the Supreme Court legalizing gay marriage in 2015, only single LGBT individuals could adopt. However, since then, same-sex couples are permitted to adopt in Ohio. |
| Sources | https://www.americanadoptionsofohio.com/adopt/lgbt_adoption_ohio#:~:text=There%20are%20no%20laws%20prohibiting,single%20LGBT%20individuals%20could%20adopt. |