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Washington Donor Insemination Law
Washington has no explicit law regarding donor insemination.
Washington Hate Crimes Law
State law covers hate crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
Washington Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
Washington Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Washington law purports to ban recognition of marriages between same-sex couples. The Washington domestic partnership registration allows same-sex couples the opportunity to formalize relationships.
Washington Non-Discrimination Law
Washington law prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Washington School Laws
Washington law addresses school issues relating to sexual orientation but not gender identity.
Washington Sodomy Law
The Washington sodomy law was repealed in 1976.
Washington Surrogacy Law
Washington allows uncompensated surrogacy arrangements but deems illegal and unenforceable any agreement involving any payment to the surrogate mother other than medical and legal expenses. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
West Virginia Adoption Law
West Virginia Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
West Virginia permits post-operative transsexuals to amend their sex on their birth certificates.
