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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Iowa Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
On April 27, 2009, marriage licenses began to be issued to same-sex couples in Iowa.
Iowa Non-Discrimination Law
Iowa law protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Iowa School Laws
Iowa law does not address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Iowa Sodomy Law
The Iowa sodomy law was repealed in 1978.
Iowa Surrogacy Law
Iowa law seems to implicitly accept surrogacy agreements, but no statute directly addresses the topic. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
Kansas Adoption Law
Kansas Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Kansas permits individuals to amend their sex on their birth certificates.
Kansas Custody and Visitation Law
There are no published cases dealing with lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender parents. State law, however, does not seem to permit the consideration of factors that do not affect the best interests of the child to be used in custody and visitation determinations. There are no reported or published opinions dealing with same-sex co-parents.
Kansas Donor Insemination Law
There is no provision in Kansas law on donor insemination performed on an unmarried woman.
Kansas Hate Crimes Law
State law covers hate crimes based on sexual orientation but not gender identity.
