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 Adoption Law
Wisconsin Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Wisconsin will issue new birth certificates to post-operative transsexuals.
Wisconsin 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. Courts will allow a former same-sex partner (with no legal or biological relationship to the children) to petition for visitation.
Wisconsin Donor Insemination Law
Wisconsin law appears to permit unmarried women to undergo donor insemination.
Wisconsin Hate Crimes Law
State law covers hate crimes based on sexual orientation but not gender identity.
Wisconsin Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
Wisconsin Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Wisconsin law and the state constitution both purport to ban marriage for same-sex couples. Same-sex couples can register as domestic partners and receive limited rights and responsibilities under state law.
Wisconsin Non-Discrimination Law
Wisconsin law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation but not gender identity.
Wisconsin School Laws
Wisconsin law addresses school issues relating to sexual orientation but not gender identity.
Wisconsin Sodomy Law
The Wisconsin sodomy law was repealed in 1983.
