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'''Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)''' persons in the [[United States|U.S.]] state of '''Alaska''' face legal challenges not experienced by non-[[LGBT]] residents. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in [[Alaska]]. Same-sex couples and families headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for all the protections available to opposite-sex married couples. |
'''Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT)''' persons in the [[United States|U.S.]] state of '''Alaska''' face legal challenges not experienced by non-[[LGBT]] residents. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in [[Alaska]]. Same-sex couples and families headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for all the protections available to opposite-sex married couples. |
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==Law regarding same-sex sexual activity== |
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==Laws against homosexuality== |
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Alaska repealed its |
Alaska repealed its law that criminalized same-sex sexual activity in 1980.<ref>[http://www.hrc.org/laws-and-legislation/entry/alaska-sodomy-law Alaska Sodomy Law]</ref> |
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==Recognition of same-sex relationships== |
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==Adoption and parenting== |
==Adoption and parenting== |
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Alaska permits adoption by an unmarried adult without regard to sexual orientation. Lower state courts have allowed some second parent adoptions by homosexuals, though state court has ruled in a case where such an adoption is disputed.<ref>Human Rights Campaign: [http://www.hrc.org/ |
Alaska permits adoption by an unmarried adult without regard to sexual orientation. Lower state courts have allowed some second parent adoptions by homosexuals, though state court has ruled in a case where such an adoption is disputed.<ref>Human Rights Campaign: [http://www.hrc.org/laws-and-legislation/entry/alaska-adoption-law Alaska Adoption Law], accessed May 15, 2011</ref> |
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==Discrimination protection== |
==Discrimination protection== |
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Alaska law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.<ref>Human Rights Campaign: [http://www.hrc.org/ |
Alaska law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.<ref>Human Rights Campaign: [http://www.hrc.org/laws-and-legislation/entry/alaska-non-discrimination-law Alaska Non-Discrimination Law], accessed May 15, 2011</ref> |
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==Hate crime laws== |
==Hate crime laws== |
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State law does not address hate crimes based on gender identity or sexual orientation.<ref>Human Rights Campaign: [http://www.hrc.org/ |
State law does not address hate crimes based on gender identity or sexual orientation.<ref>Human Rights Campaign: [http://www.hrc.org/laws-and-legislation/entry/alaska-hate-crimes-law Alaska Hate Crimes Law], accessed May 15, 2011</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:02, 2 February 2012
LGBTQ rights in Alaska | |
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| Status | Legal since 1978 |
| Discrimination protections | None |
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| Recognition of relationships | None |
| Restrictions | State constitution limits marriage to one man/one woman |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in the U.S. state of Alaska face legal challenges not experienced by non-LGBT residents. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Alaska. Same-sex couples and families headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for all the protections available to opposite-sex married couples.
Law regarding same-sex sexual activity
Alaska repealed its law that criminalized same-sex sexual activity in 1980.[1]
Recognition of same-sex relationships
Alaska does not permit the issuance of marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The state forbids, both by statute and in its constitution, the recognition of same-sex marriages and other form of same-sex partnership solemnized in other jurisdictions. The constitutional amendment defining marriage was approved in a voter referendum in November 1998.[2]
Adoption and parenting
Alaska permits adoption by an unmarried adult without regard to sexual orientation. Lower state courts have allowed some second parent adoptions by homosexuals, though state court has ruled in a case where such an adoption is disputed.[3]
Discrimination protection
Alaska law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.[4]
Hate crime laws
State law does not address hate crimes based on gender identity or sexual orientation.[5]
References
- ^ Alaska Sodomy Law
- ^ Clarkson, Kevin, Coolidge, David, & Duncan, William (1999). "The Alaska Marriage Amendment: The People's Choice On The Last Frontier". Alaska Law Review. 16 (2). Duke University School of Law: 213–268. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Human Rights Campaign: Alaska Adoption Law, accessed May 15, 2011
- ^ Human Rights Campaign: Alaska Non-Discrimination Law, accessed May 15, 2011
- ^ Human Rights Campaign: Alaska Hate Crimes Law, accessed May 15, 2011
