Non-Discrimination Laws: State by State Information - Map
September 21, 2011
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Arizona
Arizona
Arizona prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in public employment. The state does not bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in private employment, housing or public accommodations.
Arizona's protections were put in place by an executive order, administrative order or personnel regulation prohibiting discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation only.
California
California
California bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Colorado
Colorado
Colorado state law bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut state law bars discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing and public accommodations. Gender identity discrimination is prohibited by the state under the category of sex discrimination.
District of Columbia
District of Columbia
The District of Columbia bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware bars discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing and public accommodations, however gender identity is not protected.
Delaware's protections were put in place by an executive order, administrative order or personnel regulation prohibiting discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
In Delaware, the only prohibition against discrimination for gender identity is within the realm of public employment.
Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in housing and public accommodations. The state also bars discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, but gender identity is not protected.
Iowa
Iowa
Iowa bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Illinois
Illinois
Illinois bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Indiana
Indiana
Indiana prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public employment. The state does not bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in private employment, housing or public accommodations.
Indiana's protections were put in place by an executive order, administrative order or personnel regulation prohibiting discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
In Indiana, the only prohibition against discrimination for gender identity is within the realm of public employment.
Kansas
Kansas
Kansas prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public employment. The state does not bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in private employment, housing or public accommodations.
Kansas's protections were put in place by an executive order, administrative order or personnel regulation prohibiting discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
In Kansas, the only prohibition against discrimination for gender identity is within the realm of public employment.
Kentucky
Kentucky
Kentucky prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public employment. The state does not bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in private employment, housing or public accommodations.
Kentucky's protections were put in place by an executive order, administrative order or personnel regulation prohibiting discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
In Kentucky, the only prohibition against discrimination for gender identity is within the realm of public employment.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Massachusetts state law bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Maryland
Maryland
Maryland bars discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing and public accommodations, however gender identity is not protected.
Maine
Maine
Maine bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Michigan
Michigan
Michigan prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public employment. The state does not bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in private employment, housing or public accommodations.
Michigan's protections were put in place by an executive order, administrative order or personnel regulation prohibiting discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
In Michigan, the only prohibition against discrimination for gender identity is within the realm of public employment.
Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Missouri
Missouri
Missouri prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in public employment. The state does not bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in private employment, housing or public accommodations.
Missouri's protections were put in place by an executive order, administrative order or personnel regulation prohibiting discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation only. In Missouri, the order only covers executive branch employees.
Montana
Montana
Montana prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in public employment. The state does not bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in private employment, housing or public accommodations.
Montana's protections were put in place by an executive order, administrative order or personnel regulation prohibiting discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation only.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire bars discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing and public accommodations, however gender identity is not protected.
New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
New Mexico
New Mexico
New Mexico bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Nevada
Nevada
Nevada prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment and public accomodations. The state does not bar housing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and does not bar discrimination on the basis of gender identity in employment or public accomodations.
New York
New York
New York bars discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing and public accommodations, however gender identity is not protected.
New York's protections were put in place by an executive order, administrative order or personnel regulation prohibiting discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
In New York, the only prohibition against discrimination for gender identity is within the realm of public employment.
Ohio
Ohio
Ohio prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public employment. The state does not bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in private employment, housing or public accommodations.
Ohio's protections were put in place by an executive order, administrative order or personnel regulation prohibiting discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
In Ohio, the only prohibition against discrimination for gender identity is within the realm of public employment.
Oregon
Oregon
Oregon bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public employment. The state does not bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in private employment, housing or public accommodations.
Pennsylvania's protections were put in place by an executive order, administrative order or personnel regulation prohibiting discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
In Pennsylvania, the only prohibition against discrimination for gender identity is within the realm of public employment.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island
Rhode Island bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Vermont
Vermont
Vermont bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Washington
Washington
Washington bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodations.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin bars discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing and public accommodations, however gender identity is not protected.