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What states prohibit discrimination in public accomodation on the basis of sexual orientation?
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In the US there is no federal law against such discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, but 13 states and many major cities have enacted laws prohibiting it.
12 states and the District of Columbia prohibit housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
- California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey , New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont.
In addition to the states listed above, another six states prohibit housing discrimination based on sexual orientation only.
- Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Wisconsin.
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Are gays and lesbians in Vermont protected by law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
Yes, discrimination on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity is explicitly prohibit in Vermont in the areas of employment, public accommodations, education, housing, credit, insurance and union practices.
Are gays and lesbians in Georgia protected by law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
There are no state laws in Georgia which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. However, some local laws do offer protection against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. In Atlanta, all employees (public and private) are protected. Public employees of Clarke County, as well as those of the cities of Decatur and Pine Lake are also protected.
Are gays and lesbians in Maryland protected by law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
Yes, sexual orientation discrimination is explicitly prohibited by law in public accommodation, housing, and public and private employment.
Are gays and lesbians in California protected by law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
Yes, California law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in housing, public and private employment and public accommodation.
Are gays and lesbians in New Mexico protected by law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
Yes, sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination is prohibited in employment, housing, credit, public accommodation and union membership. There is also an Executive Order prohibiting discrimination in public employment on the basis of sexual orientation.
Are gays and lesbians in New Jersey protected by law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
Yes, both sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination is prohibited in housing, public accommodation, public and private employment, credit and public works contracts.
Are gays and lesbians in Wisconsin protected by law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
Yes, Wisconsin law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in the areas of employment, housing, public education, credit and public accommodation.
Are gays and lesbians in New York protected by law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
Yes, New York prohibits sexual orientation discrimination in public and private employment, housing, credit, public accommodation and housing. There is also an Executive Order banning discrimination on the basis of gender identity for state employees.
Are priests required to perform same-sex weddings?
No. The religious rites of a church are not subject to human rights laws as they are not considered a public accommodation. This is why, for example, Jewish Rabbis cannot be forced to marry non-jews. A justice of the peace, however, who performs civil marriages for the general public, can be charged with discrimination if he or she refuses to provide that service for anyone because of the person's sexual orientation, gender, or any other protected category. This is true, of course, only in states that have laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. I think you will find, though, that any state that allows same-sex marriage will also prohibit sexual orientation discrimination.
Are gays and lesbians in Hawaii protected by law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
Yes, Hawaii state law explicitly prohibits sexual orientation discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation. Gender identity is also protected in housing and public accommodation, but not employment.
Are gays and lesbians in Oregon protected by law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
Yes, effective January 1, 2008, Oregon prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, public education and foster parenting on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Are gays and lesbians in Illinois protected by law against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation?
Yes. Sexual orientation discrimination is explicitly prohibited in employment, real estate transactions, access to financial credit and in public accommodation.
