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Wisconsin Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Wisconsin will issue new birth certificates to post-operative transsexuals.
Wisconsin Custody and Visitation Law
Courts typically will not consider a parent’s sexual orientation in custody and visitation determinations unless it is shown to adversely affect or harm the child(ren). There have been no cases dealing with transgender parents. Courts will allow a former same-sex partner (with no legal or biological relationship to the children) to petition for visitation.
Wisconsin Donor Insemination Law
Wisconsin law appears to permit unmarried women to undergo donor insemination.
Wisconsin Hate Crimes Law
State law covers hate crimes based on sexual orientation but not gender identity.
Wisconsin Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
Wisconsin Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Wisconsin law and the state constitution both purport to ban marriage for same-sex couples. Same-sex couples can register as domestic partners and receive limited rights and responsibilities under state law.
Wisconsin Non-Discrimination Law
Wisconsin law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation but not gender identity.
Wisconsin School Laws
Wisconsin law addresses school issues relating to sexual orientation but not gender identity.
Wisconsin Sodomy Law
The Wisconsin sodomy law was repealed in 1983.
Wisconsin Surrogacy Law
Wisconsin law does not directly address the legality of surrogacy contracts; however, at least one court case has recognized the parental rights of someone who is not genetically related to their child. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
