Arkansas measure would prohibit unmarried couples from adopting

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Arkansas measure would prohibit unmarried couples from adopting

By KSPR News

Story Created: Jul 2, 2008

Story Updated: Jul 2, 2008

Supporters of an Arkansas Ballot Measure say they've gathered enough signatures to put the issue on the November ballot.

The Family Council Action Committee's proposal would ban unmarried couples living together from fostering or adopting children.

The proposal would effectively ban Gays and Lesbians from adopting or fostering children.

In 2006, The Arkansas Supreme court struck down a state policy specifically banning gays and lesbians from becoming foster parents.

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