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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Wisconsin Surrogacy Law
Wisconsin law does not directly address the legality of surrogacy contracts; however, at least one court case has recognized the parental rights of someone who is not genetically related to their child. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
Wyoming Adoption Law
Wyoming Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Wyoming permits post-operative transsexuals to amend their sex on their birth certificates.
Wyoming 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.
Wyoming Donor Insemination Law
Wyoming law appears to permit unmarried women to undergo donor insemination.
Wyoming Hate Crimes Law
This state has no hate crimes law.
Wyoming Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
Wyoming Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Wyoming law purports 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.
Wyoming Non-Discrimination Law
Wyoming law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Wyoming School Laws
Wyoming law does not explicity address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
