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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Missouri Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
Missouri Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Missouri 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.
Missouri Non-Discrimination Law
Missouri law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Missouri School Laws
Missouri law does not explicitly address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity
Missouri Sodomy Law
The Missouri 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.
Missouri Surrogacy Law
Missouri law does not directly address surrogacy agreements; however, it is possible that they are in violation of the state’s “child trafficking” laws. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
Montana Adoption Law
Montana Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Montana permits post-operative transsexuals to amend their sex on their birth certificates.
Montana Custody and Visitation Law
There have been no cases dealing with lesbian, gay or bisexual parents or same-sex co-parents. Courts typically will not consider a parent’s gender identity or expression in custody and visitation determinations unless it is shown to adversely affect or harm the child(ren).
Montana Donor Insemination Law
There is no provision in Montana law on donor insemination performed on an unmarried woman.
