The legislature's House Health and Human Services Committee put a bill that would allow cohabitating people to adopt children on hold, after it didn't get enough support to pass.
The committee heard testimony from the public, with those against it arguing that traditional parents are better for children than a same-sex couple, and those in support stating there's no difference.
Those opposed to the bill argued that cohabitating couples could be granted guardianship and gain the same rights as adoption. But bill Sponsor Rebecca Chavez-Houck said there would be differences in Social Security and insurance benefits.
The bill failed five to one, and will how be held indefinitely.
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The committee heard testimony from the public, with those against it arguing that traditional parents are better for children than a same-sex couple, and those in support stating there's no difference.
Those opposed to the bill argued that cohabitating couples could be granted guardianship and gain the same rights as adoption. But bill Sponsor Rebecca Chavez-Houck said there would be differences in Social Security and insurance benefits.
The bill failed five to one, and will how be held indefinitely.
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Bill to Allow Cohabitating People to Adopt Children Fails in Legislative Committee
More information:
Bill to Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation Fails in Legislative Committee
The focus here should be finding good homes for children who need them. Period.
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