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.
Select a State
State Laws can be filtered by state or you can view the full list of Laws by selecting "All State Laws."
D.C. Donor Insemination Law
District of Columbia law appears to permit unmarried women to undergo donor insemination
D.C. Hate Crimes Law
District law covers hate crimes based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
D.C. Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
D.C. Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
The Religious Freedom & Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009 was signed into law on Dec. 15, 2009 by Mayor Adrian Fenty. Licenses became available on March 3, 2010.
D.C. Non-Discrimination Law
District of Columbia law protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
D.C. School Laws
District of Columbia law addresses school issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity.
D.C. Sodomy Law
The District of Columbia sodomy law was repealed in 1993.
D.C. Surrogacy Law
All surrogacy agreements, regardless of the sexual orientation of the individuals involved, are prohibited by law in the District of Columbia.
Delaware Adoption Law
Delaware Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Delaware will issue new birth certificates to post-operative transsexuals
