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'''Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)''' persons in the [[United States|U.S.]] state of '''Kansas''' face some legal challenges not experienced by non-[[LGBT]] residents. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in [[Kansas]]. Same-sex couples and families headed by same-sex couples do not have the same protections as opposite-sex couples. |
'''Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)''' persons in the [[United States|U.S.]] state of '''Kansas''' face some legal challenges not experienced by non-[[LGBT]] residents. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in [[Kansas]]. Same-sex couples and families headed by same-sex couples do not have the same protections as opposite-sex couples. |
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==Law regarding same-sex sexual activity== |
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==Sodomy laws== |
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The [[Supreme Court of the United States|U.S. Supreme Court]]'s 2003 decision in ''[[Lawrence v. Texas]]'' rendered laws banning consensual sexual activity unenforceable, including that of Kansas.<ref>''New York Times'': [http://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/26/politics/26WIRE-SODO.html "Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Law Banning Sodomy," June 26, 2003], access April 16, 2011</ref> ''State v. Limon'', the first case decided under the ''Lawrence'' precedent, invalidated a provision of the state's [[Romeo and Juliet law]] that assigned harsher sentences in statutory rape cases where the parties were of the same sex.<ref>''State v. Limon'', 280 Kan. 275, 122 P.3d 22, October 21, 2005.</ref> |
The [[Supreme Court of the United States|U.S. Supreme Court]]'s 2003 decision in ''[[Lawrence v. Texas]]'' rendered laws banning consensual sexual activity unenforceable, including that of Kansas.<ref>''New York Times'': [http://www.nytimes.com/2003/06/26/politics/26WIRE-SODO.html "Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Law Banning Sodomy," June 26, 2003], access April 16, 2011</ref> ''State v. Limon'', the first case decided under the ''Lawrence'' precedent, invalidated a provision of the state's [[Romeo and Juliet law]] that assigned harsher sentences in statutory rape cases where the parties were of the same sex.<ref>''State v. Limon'', 280 Kan. 275, 122 P.3d 22, October 21, 2005.</ref> |
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==Adoption and parenting== |
==Adoption and parenting== |
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Kansas permits adoption by individuals. There are no explicit prohibitions on adoption by same-sex couples or on second-parent adoptions, but none are known to have occurred.<ref>Human Resources Campaign: [http://www.hrc.org/ |
Kansas permits adoption by individuals. There are no explicit prohibitions on adoption by same-sex couples or on second-parent adoptions, but none are known to have occurred.<ref>Human Resources Campaign: [http://www.hrc.org/laws-and-legislation/entry/kansas-adoption-law Kansas Adoption Law], accessed April 16, 2011</ref> |
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==Discrimination protection== |
==Discrimination protection== |
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No provision of Kansas law explicitly addresses discrimination on the bases of sexual orientation or gender identity.<ref>Human Resources Campaign: [http://www.hrc.org/ |
No provision of Kansas law explicitly addresses discrimination on the bases of sexual orientation or gender identity.<ref>Human Resources Campaign: [http://www.hrc.org/laws-and-legislation/entry/kansas-non-discrimination-law Kansas Non-Discrimination Law], accessed April 16, 2011</ref> |
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==Hate crime laws== |
==Hate crime laws== |
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Kansas's hate crimes law covers hate crimes based on sexual orientation but not gender identity.<ref>Human Resources Campaign: [http://www.hrc.org/ |
Kansas's hate crimes law covers hate crimes based on sexual orientation but not gender identity.<ref>Human Resources Campaign: [http://www.hrc.org/laws-and-legislation/entry/kansas-hate-crimes-law Kansas Hate Crimes Law], accessed April 16, 2011</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 17:07, 2 February 2012
LGBT rights in Kansas | |
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| Status | Legal since 2003 |
| Discrimination protections | No |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | No |
| Restrictions | Constitutional ban |
| Adoption | No |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in the U.S. state of Kansas face some legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Kansas. Same-sex couples and families headed by same-sex couples do not have the same protections as opposite-sex couples.
Law regarding same-sex sexual activity
The U.S. Supreme Court's 2003 decision in Lawrence v. Texas rendered laws banning consensual sexual activity unenforceable, including that of Kansas.[1] State v. Limon, the first case decided under the Lawrence precedent, invalidated a provision of the state's Romeo and Juliet law that assigned harsher sentences in statutory rape cases where the parties were of the same sex.[2]
Recognition of same-sex relationships
Kansas voters adopted a constitutional amendment in April 2005[3] that said "Marriage shall be constituted by one man and one woman only" and banned granting the "rights or incidents" of marriage to other relationships.[4] Similar restrictions appear in state statutes as well.[5]
Adoption and parenting
Kansas permits adoption by individuals. There are no explicit prohibitions on adoption by same-sex couples or on second-parent adoptions, but none are known to have occurred.[6]
Discrimination protection
No provision of Kansas law explicitly addresses discrimination on the bases of sexual orientation or gender identity.[7]
Hate crime laws
Kansas's hate crimes law covers hate crimes based on sexual orientation but not gender identity.[8]
References
- ^ New York Times: "Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Law Banning Sodomy," June 26, 2003, access April 16, 2011
- ^ State v. Limon, 280 Kan. 275, 122 P.3d 22, October 21, 2005.
- ^ New York Times: "Kansas: Voters Approve Amendment Banning Same-Sex Marriage," April 6, 2005, accessed April 16, 2011
- ^ State Library of Kansas: Kansas Constitution, Article XV, section 16, accessed April 16, 2011
- ^ Human Resources Campaign: Kansas Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law , accessed April 16, 2011
- ^ Human Resources Campaign: Kansas Adoption Law, accessed April 16, 2011
- ^ Human Resources Campaign: Kansas Non-Discrimination Law, accessed April 16, 2011
- ^ Human Resources Campaign: Kansas Hate Crimes Law, accessed April 16, 2011
