Equality from State to State & State Equality Index Archives
Read through past Equality From State to State and State Equality Index reports to see how laws and policies affecting LGBTQ+ people and their families have changed over time.
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Laws & Legislation
We’ve seen major victories for LGBTQ+ rights and equality at all levels, but we’re not done yet.
Choose from one of our featured topics to explore specific areas of our Laws & Legislation resources.
Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Some states bar lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals or same-sex couples from serving as adoptive or foster parents, and many public child welfare agencies still discriminate against…
Fair and Equal Housing Act
The Fair and Equal Housing Act would provide consistent and explicit non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people in housing by adding “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protected characteristics under the…
Federal Laws Impacting Domestic Partner Benefits
When discussing Domestic Partner Benefits, it is important to be aware of the numerous laws that provide, and often restrict, numerous benefits to people in certain types of relationship. Domestic…
Federal Legislation
The Human Rights Campaign, along with tens of thousands of advocates, works around the clock to lobby members of Congress on critical legislation that would greatly affect the lives of…
Fit to Serve Act
The Fit to Serve Act would end the politically-motivated ban on transgender people serving in the military.
Get Insured - Affordable Care Act Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community
Resources for the LGBTQ+ community about the Affordable Care Act.
Get the Facts on Gender-Affirming Care
Every person has the fundamental right to access the health care they need without fear of discrimination, prejudice, or barriers to treatment that supports their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
Global Respect Act
The Global Respect Act would provide a means to prevent individuals who violate the human rights of LGBTQ+ people from entry into the United States.
GLOBE Act
The GLOBE Act would build a framework into U.S. diplomacy to protect LGBTQ+ human rights worldwide.
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