State Laws
Whether you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or straight-supportive, your state’s laws probably have a major impact on your life. State laws govern everything from the legal status of relationships between same-sex partners to the ability of transgender people to list their correct gender identity on their birth certificates. The Human Rights Campaign works with state leaders to advance the rights of LGBT people across the nation, from Alabama to Wyoming.
Here you can learn about the current laws affecting LGBT issues in your state, as well as state legislation — upcoming bills that could change the way you live. You can also learn more about what’s going on in your state and find out about local news, elections and volunteer opportunities.
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Georgia Adoption Law
Georgia Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Georgia permits post-operative transsexuals to amend their sex on their birth certificates
Georgia Custody and Visitation Law
Courts in Georgia typically have not restricted custody and visitation of a gay or lesbian parent as long as there is no evidence of harm to the child. There have been no cases dealing with transgender parents or same-sex co-parents
Georgia Donor Insemination Law
Georgia law allows married couples to undergo donor insemination. There is no state provision on donor insemination performed on unmarried women.
Georgia Hate Crimes Law
This state has no hate crimes law.
Georgia Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
Georgia Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Georgia law and the state constitution both purport to ban recognition of marriages between same-sex couples. There are no other forms of relationship recognition for same-sex couples in state law or policies.
Georgia Non-Discrimination Law
Georgia law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Georgia School Laws
Georgia law does not address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Georgia Sodomy Law
The Georgia sodomy law was struck down in 1998.
