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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Oklahoma Hate Crimes Law
State law does not address hate crimes based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Oklahoma Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
Oklahoma Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Oklahoma 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.
Oklahoma Non-Discrimination Law
Oklahoma law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Oklahoma School Laws
Oklahoma law does not explicitly address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Oklahoma Sodomy Law
The Oklahoma 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.
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 Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
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.
