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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Colorado Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
Colorado Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Colorado law and the state constitution both purport to ban recognition of marriages between same-sex couples. Colorado law permits any two unmarried adults to enter into a Designated Beneficiary Agreement.
Colorado Non-Discrimination Law
Colorado law protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Colorado School Laws
Colorado law prohibits discrimination in schools based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Colorado Sodomy Law
The Colorado sodomy law was repealed in 1972.
Colorado Surrogacy Law
There are no Colorado statutes that deal directly with the issue of surrogacy. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
Connecticut Adoption Law
Connecticut Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Connecticut will issue new birth certificates to post-operative transsexuals.
Connecticut Custody and Visitation Law
There have been no cases dealing with custody and visitation for lesbian, gay or bisexual parents. Courts have used a parent’s gender identity or expression to deny, restrict or modify custody and visitation. Courts will allow a former same-sex partner (with no legal or biological relationship to the children) to petition for visitation.
Connecticut Donor Insemination Law
Connecticut law allows married couples to undergo donor insemination. There is no state provision on donor insemination performed on unmarried women
