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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New Hampshire Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
New Hampshire will issue new birth certificates to post-operative transsexuals.
New Hampshire Custody and Visitation Law
There have been no cases dealing with lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender parents or same-sex co-parents in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Donor Insemination Law
New Hampshire law permits unmarried women to undergo donor insemination.
New Hampshire Hate Crimes Law
State law covers hate crimes based on sexual orientation but not gender identity.
New Hampshire Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
New Hampshire Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
On January 1, 2010, marriage licenses began being issued to same-sex couples in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Non-Discrimination Law
New Hampshire law protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
New Hampshire School Laws
New Hampshire law does address school issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity.
New Hampshire Sodomy Law
The New Hampshire sodomy law repealed in 1975
New Hampshire Surrogacy Law
New Hampshire law allows surrogacy agreements, but it is not completely clear that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals can enter into enforceable surrogacy agreements.
