TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Two Florida lawmakers are trying again this year to pass legislation that would open the door for gay people to adopt children in the Sunshine State.

They want to reverse the state’s 30-year ban on gay adoptions. Florida is the only state with such a prohibition.

State Sen. Nan Rich is pushing a law that would allow a judge to decide whether such an adoption would be in the best interests of a child. More than 3,400 children are currently available for adoption in Florida.

Gay people can be foster parents in Florida, but they can’t adopt. Rich says that doesn’t make sense. She also argues there is no evidence that gay people cannot provide a nurturing home.

Gov. Charlie Crist (R) has said he opposes any change to Florida’s ban on gay adoption.