Laws
State Laws
Oklahoma 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 or same-sex co-parents.
Oklahoma Donor Insemination Law
There is no provision in Oklahoma law on donor insemination performed on an unmarried woman.
Oklahoma School Laws
Oklahoma law does not explicitly address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Oklahoma Surrogacy Law
Oklahoma has no statutes that directly address surrogacy, but an Attorney General opinion indicates that compensated surrogacy agreements run afoul of state’s law against “trafficking in children.” However, uncompensated surrogate agreements or agreements that only provide compensation for medical and other basic expenses may be permitted. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
Oregon Adoption Law
Oregon 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 or same-sex co-parents.
Oregon Donor Insemination Law
Oregon law appears to permit unmarried women to undergo donor insemination.
Oregon School Laws
Oregon law address school issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Oregon Surrogacy Law
Oregon surrogacy law appears to allow only uncompensated surrogacy arrangements. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.