Florida lawmakers try again to allow gay adoption

Topix Gay News  Apr 01 08

Since Florida is the only state which forbids adoption by gays it's nice to hear that 2 Florida lawmakers are trying to change that (again). Two Florida Lawmakers are trying again to pass legislation that would allow gay people to adopt children. Sen. Nan Rich has proposed a law that would allow a judge to decide whether gay adoption would be in the best interest for a child. Rep. Mary Brandenburg is sponsoring the bill in the House. Gay people can be foster parents, but cannot adopt. Rich says this current law makes no sense. There are more than 3,400 children now available for adoption in Florida. Full story...

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