
2019
State Equality Index
Housing
State prohibits housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Employment
State prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Marriage Equality & Other Relationship Recognition
State issues marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Hate Crimes
State has a law that addresses hate or bias crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Public Accommodations
State prohibits discrimination in public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
School Anti-Bullying
State has a law that addresses harassment and/or bullying of students based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Education
State has a law that addresses discrimination against students based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Transgender Healthcare
State has both a ban on insurance exclusions for transgender healthcare and provides transgender-inclusive health benefits to state employees.
Gender Marker Updates On Identification Documents
State has laws and policies that facilitate a gender marker update on both driver’s licenses and birth certificates.
Anti-Conversion Therapy
This state protects youth from so-called "conversion therapy."