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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South Carolina Adoption Law
South Carolina Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
South Carolina will not issue new birth certificates, but it will issue cards that can be attached to the old birth certificates indicating change of name and sex.
South Carolina 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.
South Carolina Donor Insemination Law
There is no provision on donor insemination in South Carolina state law.
South Carolina Hate Crimes Law
This state has no hate crimes law.
South Carolina Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the GLBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
South Carolina Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
South Carolina 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.
South Carolina Non-Discrimination Law
South Carolina law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
South Carolina School Laws
South Carolina law does not explicitly address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
