Alabama Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
No provision of Alabama state law addresses the protection of gender identity.
Sexual orientation protected? No
Alaska Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
No provision of Alaska state law explicitly addresses discrimination based on gender identity.
Sexual orientation
Arizona Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
Arizona does not have a state law explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or disability.
Sexual
Arkansas Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
Under A.C.A. § 16-123-107, the term "gender" is specified in the non-discrimination statute to mean "on account of
California Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? Yes
California law explicitly prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, appearance and behavior in the areas of
Colorado Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? Yes
As of August 3, 2007, Colorado’s non-discrimination law was amended to apply to "sexual orientation”, which is
Connecticut Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? Yes
Connecticut state law explicitly prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in categories that include public
D.C. Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? Yes
The district’s laws prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and expression in the areas of employment,
Delaware Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
No provision of Delaware state law explicitly addresses the protection of gender identity. While Delaware law does not
Florida Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? In some cases
No provision of Florida law explicitly addresses discrimination based on gender identity. However, a Florida
Georgia Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
No statewide law explicitly addresses discrimination based on gender identity.
Sexual orientation protected? No
No
Hawaii Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? Yes
Hawaii law explicitly prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in employment, public accommodations and
Idaho Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
No provision of Idaho law addresses gender identity-based discrimination. Idaho Code § 67-5901 (2001).
Sexual orientation
Illinois Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? Yes
The definition of sexual orientation in the Illinois Human Rights Act includes, “gender-related identity, whether
Indiana Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
Discrimination based on gender identity is not explicitly prohibited under Indiana law.
While Indiana law does
