ALBANY -- A new New York State law permits unmarried partners -- including gay couples -- to jointly adopt a child.
Governor David Paterson signed the measure on Monday. It also substitutes the gender-neutral term "married couple" in the adoption statute for "husband and wife."
Gay individuals can already legally adopt in New York, but state law doesn’t permit same-sex marriages.
Governor David Paterson signed the measure on Monday. It also substitutes the gender-neutral term "married couple" in the adoption statute for "husband and wife."
Gay individuals can already legally adopt in New York, but state law doesn’t permit same-sex marriages.
