Federal State Towns, Businesses and Schools Latest News Share Your Story Non-Discrimination Laws: State by State Information Join Your State's LGBT     Organization ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN ABOUT US JOIN CONTACT State     Only 28 states offer any type of protection against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. In all other states, it is legal for employers to fire someone for being LGBT, for landlords to refuse to rent to same-sex couples and for businesses to refuse to serve LGBT people. Fortunately, there are statewide LGBT organizations in the 22 states without civil rights protections that are working to enact anti-discrimination laws. Organizations in the 28 states that already have anti-discrimination laws are working to improve and make more inclusive the existing protections. Non-Discrimination Laws: State by State Information: This interactive map of the United States features a comprehensive list of states prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations. Join Your State's LGBT Organization: For additional information about statewide LGBT organizations, you may also want to check out the Federation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Advocacy Organizations or the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force websites.
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