Wisconsin Healthcare Laws
An adult may, by advance directive, designate his or her same-sex partner as having the authority to make medical decisions on their behalf. An
Wisconsin Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
Wisconsin law states: “Under
Wisconsin Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
No provision of Wisconsin law prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression.
Sexual orientation
Wisconsin School Laws
Protects transgender students? No
No provision of Wisconsin law explicitly addresses gender identity-based violence in schools.
Protects gay
Wisconsin Sodomy Law
The Wisconsin sodomy law was repealed in 1983.
The legal information provided on this page is provided as a courtesy to the public. It is not
Wisconsin Surrogacy Law
Summary: Wisconsin law does not directly address the legality of surrogacy contracts; however, at least one court case has recognized the parental
Wyoming Adoption Law
Permits single LGBT individuals to petition to adopt? Yes.
Wyoming law permits any adult person who has resided in Wyoming for 60 days to
Wyoming Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Issues a new or amended birth certificate? Yes.
The state registrar of Wyoming will amend an individual’s birth certificate upon receipt of a
Wyoming Custody and Visitation Law
Wyoming courts typically will not consider a parent’s sexual orientation in custody and visitation determinations unless it is shown to adversely
Wyoming Donor Insemination Law
Wyoming law explicitly states that a donor is not a legal parent of a child conceived via assisted reproduction. The law also states that only a
Wyoming Hate Crimes Law
Gender identity protected? No law
Wyoming does not have a hate crimes law.
Sexual orientation protected? No law
Wyoming does not have a hate
Wyoming Healthcare Laws
Under Wyoming law, a partner may make medical decisions for an incapacitated same-sex partner as someone who "has exhibited special care and
Wyoming Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
Wyoming law states: “Marriage is
Wyoming Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
Wyoming law does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity.
Sexual orientation protected?
Wyoming School Laws
Protects transgender students? Not Explicitly
No provision of Wyoming law explicitly addresses gender identity-based violence in schools. However,
