
2020
State Equality Index
Hate Crimes
State does not have a law that addresses hate or bias crimes based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
School Anti-Bullying
State does not have a law that addresses harassment and/or bullying of students based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Education
State does not have a law that addresses discrimination against students based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Anti-Conversion Therapy
This state has no restrictions on so-called "conversion therapy."
Transgender Healthcare
State has a ban on insurance exclusions for transgender healthcare, but does not provide transgender-inclusive health benefits to state employees.
Housing
State prohibits housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Employment
State prohibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Public Accommodations
State prohibits discrimination in public accommodations based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Marriage Equality & Other Relationship Recognition
State issues marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Gender Marker Updates On Identification Documents
State has laws or policies that facilitate a gender marker update on both driver’s licenses and birth certificates.