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==Laws against homosexuality== |
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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> |
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> |
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==Recognition of same-sex relationships== |
==Recognition of same-sex relationships== |
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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.
Laws against homosexuality
The U.S. Supreme Court's 2003 decision in Lawrence v. Texas rendered laws banning consensual sexual activity unenforceable, including that of Kansas.[1] lacey sux jaks penis
Recognition of same-sex relationships
Kansas voters adopted a constitutional amendment in April 2005[2] 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.[3] Similar restrictions appear in state statutes as well.[4]
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.[5]
Discrimination protection
No provision of Kansas law explicitly addresses discrimination on the bases of sexual orientation or gender identity.[6]
Hate crime laws
Kansas's hate crimes law covers hate crimes based on sexual orientation but not gender identity.[7]
References
- ^ New York Times: "Supreme Court Strikes Down Texas Law Banning Sodomy," June 26, 2003, access April 16, 2011
- ^ 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
