Arizona
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of Arizona. It should not be used as legal advice and is provided as information only. Family Fairness does not warrant that this information is current or comprehensive.
Updated: 02/27/2009
Same-Sex Relationships
| Performs Same-Sex Marriages Constitutional amendment 11/4/08: "Only a union of one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state." |
No |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage "Parties residing in this state may not evade the laws of this state relating to marriage by going to another state or country for solemnization of the marriage." |
No |
| Other Recognition: None | No |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption The law permits any unmarried adult to petition to adopt. ARIZ. REV. STAT. § 8-103 |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption The law allows married couples to jointly adopt, but is silent on other couples. There is no explicit prohibition on same-sex joint adoption. |
Maybe |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child No explicit prohibition. |
Maybe |
Housing Discrimination
| Protections on the basis of sexual orientation | No |
| Protections on the basis of gender identity | No |
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