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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Ohio Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
Ohio Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Ohio 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.
Ohio Non-Discrimination Law
Ohio law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Ohio School Laws
Ohio law does not explicitly address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity
Ohio Sodomy Law
Ohio's sodomy law was repealed in 1974.
Ohio Surrogacy Law
Ohio surrogacy law is unsettled; however, various court decisions seem to indicate that some surrogacy agreements are considered lawful.
Oklahoma Adoption Law
Oklahoma Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Oklahoma permits post-operative transsexuals to amend their sex on their birth certificates.
Oklahoma 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.
Oklahoma Donor Insemination Law
There is no provision in Oklahoma law on donor insemination performed on an unmarried woman.
