Gender identity/expression Sex change legal | ||
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Same-sex sexual activity legal? Legal since January 1, 1980 Discrimination protections Sexual orientation covered in public employment Recognition of
relationships Same sex marriage legal since October 12, 2014
(Hamby v. Parnell) Adoption Legal since October 12, 2014
(Hamby v. Parnell) | ||
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in the U.S. state of Alaska face some legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT Alaskans.
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Law regarding same-sex sexual activity
Alaska repealed its sodomy law in January 1, 1980.
Adoption rights
Alaska permits adoption by same-sex couples.
State level
An executive order prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in state employment since 2002. There is no provision for gender identity in any law. In 2015, representative Andy Josephson filed a bill banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity, the bill is HB 19 and has two co-sponsors.
Local level
The municipalities of Anchorage and Juneau cover sexual orientation and gender identity in public and private employment, public accommodations, and housing.
Hate crime laws
State law does not address hate crimes based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
Sex change
Transsexual persons born in Alaska may request an amended birth certificate with a corrected name and sex after undergoing sex reassignment surgery.