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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Kansas Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
Kansas Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Kansas 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.
Kansas Non-Discrimination Law
Kansas law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Kansas School Law
Kansas law does not address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Kansas Sodomy Law
The Kansas sodomy law was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 26, 2003, as a result of the Court’s decision in Lawrence v. Texas.
Kansas Surrogacy Law
It is unclear how Kansas law would treat a surrogacy agreement that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals because there are no statutes regarding surrogacy. However, two attorney general opinions indicate that surrogate parenting agreements in general are unenforceable in the state.
Kentucky Adoption Law
Kentucky Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Kentucky permits post-operative transsexuals to amend their sex on their birth certificates
Kentucky Custody and Visitation Law
Kentucky courts have used a parent’s sexual orientation to deny, restrict or modify custody and visitation. The Kentucky Supreme Court, however, has recognized parental rights for a non-biological co-parent in a same-sex relationship. There are no reported or published opinions dealing with transgender parents or same-sex co-parents.
Kentucky Donor Insemination Law
Kentucky law permits unmarried women to undergo donor insemination.
