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National State of Emergency: Know Your Rights - Summer 2023
Last updated: August 17th 2023
With more than 80 new anti-LGBTQ+ laws across the states this year and the extremist Supreme Court actively granting a license to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people in the 303 Creative case, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has declared a national state of emergency. This unprecedented spike in state-sanctioned discrimination has created hostile and dangerous environments for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people.
Whether you are going out of state for work or leisure — worried about safety in your current state — or headed to college in a new state soon –– we want to help you understand the laws and protections for LGBTQ+ people.
We know this is a scary and confusing time –– but we’ve got you. HRC will continue to fight back against these extremist attacks on our civil rights. We’re all in this together!
ALABAMA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) – ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) – ❖ PRESENT BUT ENJOINED
Bathroom Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
“Don't Say LGBTQ+” Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Forced Student Outing Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
ALASKA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) – ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
ARIZONA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ⬖PARTIAL
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
ARKANSAS
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ❖ PRESENT BUT ENJOINED
Bathroom Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD)- (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
“Don't Say LGBTQ+” Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Pronoun Refusal Law (BAD) - (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
CALIFORNIA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
COLORADO
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
CONNECTICUT
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
DELAWARE
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
FLORIDA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) -✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) -❖ PRESENT BUT ENJOINED
Bathroom Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT (includes K-12, universities, and government buildings)
Sports Participation Ban (BAD)- (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
“Don't Say LGBTQ+” Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Pronoun Refusal Law (BAD) - (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
GEORGIA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD)- ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
HAWAII
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
IDAHO
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Bathroom Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ❖ PRESENT BUT ENJOINED
Forced Student Outing Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
ILLINOIS
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
INDIANA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ❖ PRESENT BUT ENJOINED
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
“Don't Say LGBTQ+” Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Forced Student Outing Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
IOWA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Bathroom Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
“Don't Say LGBTQ+” Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Forced Student Outing Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
KANSAS
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
LGBTQ+ Erasure Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
KENTUCKY
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Bathroom Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
“Don't Say LGBTQ+” Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Pronoun Refusal Law (BAD) - (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Forced Student Outing Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
LOUISIANA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD)- ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
“Don't Say LGBTQ+” Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
MAINE
What You Need To Know About
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
MARYLAND
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
MASSACHUSETTS
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
MICHIGAN
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
MINNESOTA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
MISSISSIPPI
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD)- ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD)- ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
MISSOURI
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
MONTANA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Bathroom Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
LGBTQ+ Erasure Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Pronoun Refusal Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Forced Student Outing Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Anti-Drag Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
NEBRASKA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
NEVADA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
NEW HAMPSHIRE
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
NEW JERSEY
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
NEW MEXICO
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
NEW YORK
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
NORTH CAROLINA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD)- ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD)- ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
“Don't Say LGBTQ+” Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
NORTH DAKOTA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Bathroom Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
LGBTQ+ Erasure Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Pronoun Refusal Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
OHIO
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
OKLAHOMA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD)- ❖ PRESENT BUT NOT ENFORCED
Bathroom Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
OREGON
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
PENNSYLVANIA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
RHODE ISLAND
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
SOUTH CAROLINA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
SOUTH DAKOTA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
TENNESSEE
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Bathroom Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
LGBTQ+ Erasure Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Pronoun Refusal Law (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Anti-Drag Ban (BAD) - ❖ PRESENT BUT ENJOINED
TEXAS
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
UTAH
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ⬖PARTIAL (does not apply to public accommodations)
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ❖ PRESENT BUT ENJOINED
VERMONT
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
VIRGINIA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
WASHINGTON
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✓ STATE PROTECTIONS
WEST VIRGINIA
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Gender Affirming Care Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
WISCONSIN
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ⬖PARTIAL (covers sexual orientation but not gender identity)
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
WYOMING
What You Need To Know About:
Non-Discrimination Law (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Conversion Therapy Ban (+/GOOD) - ✘ LACKING PROTECTIONS
Sports Participation Ban (BAD) - ✘ DISCRIMINATORY LAW IN EFFECT
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