We strongly supported legislation which streamlines the adoption process for children born through assisted reproduction and makes an important step in protecting the diversity of families in Rhode Island – particularly LGBTQ+ families – from inappropriate discrimination in establishing parentage for their own children. This legislation has been signed into law!
Streamlined Adoption Processes (H 5226, S 121)
Sponsors
Representative Rebecca Kislak and Senator Dawn Euer
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