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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North Dakota Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
North Dakota 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.
North Dakota Non-Discrimination Law
North Dakota law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
North Dakota School Laws
North Dakota law does not explicitly address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
North Dakota Sodomy Law
The North Dakota sodomy law was repealed in 1975.
North Dakota Surrogacy Law
Under North Dakota law, traditional surrogacy agreements (in which the surrogate mother is the biological contributor of the egg) are void and unenforceable, but gestational surrogacy agreements (in which the surrogate mother is not the biological contributor of the egg) are legal and enforceable. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
Ohio Adoption Law
Ohio Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Ohio does not permit post-operative transsexuals to amend their sex on their birth certificates.
Ohio Custody and Visitation Law
Ohio 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 children. Courts have used a parent’s gender identity or expression to deny, restrict or modify custody and visitation. Ohio courts have not granted custody or visitation rights to the non-biological parent of a child.
Ohio Donor Insemination Law
Ohio law appears to permit unmarried women to undergo donor insemination.
Ohio Hate Crimes Law
State law does not address hate crimes based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
