State Profile - Missouri

LGBT State Population |
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| Total Adult Population: | 4,598,567 | ||
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| LGBT Population: | 151,753 | ||
| LGBT % of State Population: | 3.3% | ||
| % of Same-Sex Couples Raising Children: | 21% | ||
"Out" LGBT Public Officials | |||
| Total: | 5 | ||
| US Congress: | 0 | ||
| State Legislature: | 2 | ||
| State Executive: | 0 | ||
| Other: | 3 | ||
LGBT-Relevant Laws
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| Marriage & Relationship Recognition | Joint Adoption | Second-Parent Adoption | Stepparent Adoption | Foster Care Laws & Regulations | Donor Insemination Protections | De Facto Parent Recognition |
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Non-Discrimination Laws: Housing |
Safe Schools Laws | Hate Crime Laws | Birth Certificate Laws | Medical Decision-Making Policies | State Medical Leave Laws |
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Local Municipalities & Counties with Non-Discrimination Ordinances
26% of state population protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation 26% of state population is protected from discrimination based on gender identity*
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*As a result of a 2012 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ruling, the federal sex discrimination law, Title VII, now protects employees nationwide from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression. By contrast, this list reflects state and local laws and ordinances that explicitly protect workers from discrimination based on their gender identity.
NOTE: Only jurisdictions with ordinances that prohibit discrimination in private employment are listed. Other localities may have executive orders that apply to government employees and these are not listed. The level of enforcement of these ordinances may vary by jurisdiction. This information is constantly changing, and we welcome suggestions for additions or changes. Email us here. This data was collected in collaboration with the Equality Federation and PROMO.
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- Snapshot: LGBT Equality by State
- Marriage & Relationship Recognition
- Employment Non-Discrimination Laws
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- Housing Non-Discrimination Laws
- Joint Adoption Laws
- Second-Parent Adoption Laws
- Stepparent Adoption Laws
- Foster Care Laws & Regulations
- Parents Using Donor Insemination
- De Facto Parent Recognition
- Safe Schools Laws
- Hate Crime Laws
- Birth Certificate Laws
- Medical Decision-Making Policies
- State Medical Leave Laws
- "Out" LGBT Public Officials


