Italy Recognizes Same-Sex Female Parents | JQJO

Italy's Constitutional Court ruled that both women in a same-sex couple can be legally recognized as parents in Italy, even if one is not the biological mother. This decision overturns a 2004 law and addresses inconsistencies in court rulings regarding same-sex female couples using IVF abroad. The court cited violations of equality and personal identity principles. While IVF access remains restricted to heterosexual couples, the ruling marks a significant step toward recognizing LGBTQ parenting rights. A separate ruling found no constitutional issue with barring single women from IVF, but left the door open for future legislative change.