HB 515
ADOPTIVE/
FOSTER CHILD
(Hood, R. – R)

Introduced to House: February 9, 2006
Has not been assigned to committee at this time.  

This bill prohibits a homosexual, bisexual, or transgender person or an individual living with such a person from adopting or fostering youth.  

PCSAO Board of Trustees, Staff and Membership thank Speaker Jon Husted for his leadership in opposing HB 515, the Adoptive/Foster Child Bill.  Speaker Husted’s clear position that this legislation is discriminatory, divisive and not in the best interest of the 3000 children waiting for adoption in our state is one of clear leadership and advocacy for Ohio ’s abused and neglected children.  Certainly PCSAO opposes HB 515 and any piece of legislation that limits permanency options and the number of safe and stable homes available for waiting children.