South Dakota Donor Insemination Law
There is no provision on donor insemination in South Dakota state law
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South Dakota Hate Crimes Law
Gender identity protected? No
South Dakota's hate crimes law does not expressly include gender identity. S.D. Codified Laws § 22-19B-1 (2002).
South Dakota Healthcare Laws
Under South Dakota law, a partner may make medical decisions for an incapacitated same-sex partner as a "close friend". A number of other people,
South Dakota Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
South Dakota law states: “Any
South Dakota Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
South Dakota's non-discrimination law does not explicitly address gender identity discrimination. Sex and disability
South Dakota School Laws
Protects transgender students? No
South Dakota does not have a safe schools law that explicitly addresses gender identity.
Protects gay and
South Dakota Sodomy Law
The South Dakota sodomy law was repealed in 1977.
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South Dakota Surrogacy Law
Summary: It is unclear how South Dakota law would treat a surrogacy agreement that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT)
Tennessee Adoption Law
Permits single LGBT individuals to petition to adopt? Yes.
Tennessee law permits any person over 18 years old to adopt. TENN. CODE ANN. § 36-1-115
Tennessee Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Issues a new or amended birth certificate? Yes.
Tennessee law prohibits individuals from amending their birth certificates after sex-reassignment
Tennessee Custody and Visitation Law
Tennessee courts typically will not consider a parent’s sexual orientation in custody and visitation determinations unless it is shown to adversely
Tennessee Donor Insemination Law
Tennessee law only takes into consideration the use of donor insemination by married couples. The law provides that a child born to a married
Tennessee Hate Crimes Law
Gender identity protected? No
Tennessee's hate crimes law does not expressly include gender identity. Disability and gender are explicitly
Tennessee Healthcare Laws
Under Tennessee law, a partner may make medical decisions for an incapacitated partner as "an adult who has exhibited special care and concern for
Tennessee Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
Tennessee law states:
