KRS 199.471: Petitions for adoption not to be denied on religious, ethnic, racial, or

interfaith backgrounds or sole basis of disability.

Petitions for adoption of children placed for adoption by the cabinet or a licensed child -

placing institution or agency shall not be denied:

(1) On the basis of the religious, ethnic, racial, or interfaith background of the adoptive

applicant, unless contrary to the expressed wishes of the biological parent or

parents; or

(2) On the sole basis of a disability of the adop tive applicant without considering

whether targeted adaptive or supportive services could enable the applicant to

provide essential care and protection for the child.