Snapshot: LGBT Legal Equality by State
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Percent of LGBT Population Covered by Laws
47% of the LGBT population lives in high equality states 6% of the LGBT population lives in medium equality states 47% of the LGBT population lives in low equality states| Compare up to six laws by checking the boxes: | |
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Birth Certificate Laws | Medical Decision-Making Policies | State Medical Leave Laws | HIV Criminalization Laws |
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New Hampshire
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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Ohio
Oklahoma
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- Snapshot: LGBT Equality by State
- Marriage & Relationship Recognition
- State Non-Discrimination Laws
- Local Non-Discrimination Ordinances
- Foster and Adoption Laws
- Other Parental Recognition Laws
- Safe Schools Laws
- Hate Crime Laws
- Birth Certificate Laws
- Medical Decision-Making Policies
- Family Leave Laws
- HIV Criminalization Laws
- "Out" LGBT Public Officials


