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Non-Discrimination Laws

Employment non-discrimination laws protect LGBT people from being unfairly fired, not hired, or discriminated against in the workplace by private employers.

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Employment non-discrimination law covers sexual orientation and gender identity (19 states + D.C.)
Employment non-discrimination law covers only sexual orientation, though federal law offers some protections (see note) (3 states)
No employment non-discrimination law covering sexual orientation or gender identity, though federal law offers some protections (see note) (28 states)
State has law preventing passage or enforcement of local nondiscrimination laws
NOTE: Various rulings by the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission extend Title VII's prohibition on sex discrimination to prohibit discrimination against transgender and gender non-conforming people. However, EEOC rulings are not binding on private employers and federal courts may rule differently. This map also only reflects states that have statewide statutes banning discrimination in private employment. Many states have executive orders or laws that protect all public employees, and many large cities and other localities have ordinances, executive orders, or personnel policies that protect local employees and some employees of local businesses. These laws, regulations and executive orders are not reflected on this map. Some states may interpret "gender" to include gender identity/expression. Such states are not reflected on this map.

Percent of LGBT Population Covered by Laws

40% of LGBT population lives in states prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity 48% of LGBT population lives in states prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation 52% of LGBT population lives in states that do not prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity

Housing non-discrimination laws protect LGBT people from being unfairly evicted, denied housing, or refused the ability to rent or buy housing.

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Housing non-discrimination law covers sexual orientation and gender identity (19 states + D.C.)
Housing non-discrimination law covers only sexual orientation (3 states)
No housing non-discrimination law covering sexual orientation or gender identity (28 states)
State has law preventing passage or enforcement of local nondiscrimination laws
NOTE: This map reflects states that have statewide statutes banning discrimination in housing. Public accommodations may not be covered. Some states may interpret "gender" to include gender identity/expression. Such states are not reflected on this map.

For additional information, contact the Human Rights Campaign, the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force, the National Center for Transgender Equality,

Percent of LGBT Population Covered by Laws

40% of LGBT population lives in states prohibiting housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity 48% of LGBT population lives in states prohibiting housing discrimination based on sexual orientation 52% of LGBT population lives in states that do not prohibit housing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity

Public accommodation non-discrimination laws protect LGBT people from being unfairly refused service or entry to, or from facing discrimination in, places accessible to the public. Public accommodations laws generally cover anywhere someone is when they are not at home, work, or school, including retail stores, restaurants, parks, hotels, doctors’ offices, and banks.

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Public accommodations non-discrimination law covers sexual orientation and gender identity (17 states + D.C.)
Public accommodations non-discrimination law covers only sexual orientation (4 states)
No public accommodations non-discrimination law covering sexual orientation or gender identity (29 states)
State has law preventing passage or enforcement of local nondiscrimination laws
NOTE: This map reflects states that have statewide statutes banning discrimination in public accommodations. Some states may interpret "gender" to include gender identity/expression. Such states are not reflected on this map. For additional information, contact the Center for American Progress,

Percent of LGBT Population Covered by Laws

36% of LGBT population lives in states prohibiting public accommodations discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity 48% of LGBT population lives in states prohibiting public accommodations discrimination based on sexual orientation 52% of LGBT population lives in states that do not prohibit public accommodations discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity

Credit and lending non-discrimination laws protect LGBT people from being unfairly denied credit and lending services.

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Credit nondiscrimination law covers sexual orientation and gender identity (12 states)
Credit nondiscrimination law covers only sexual orientation (1 state)
No credit nondiscrimination law covering sexual orientation or gender identity (37 states + D.C.)
State has law preventing passage or enforcement of local nondiscrimination laws
NOTE: This map reflects those states with explicit, statutory prohibitions of credit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Some states may have similar, more limited protections within housing or public accommodations law, or set by administrative interpretation. Some states may interpret "gender" to include gender identity/expression. Such states are not reflected on this map.

Percent of LGBT Population Covered by Laws

19% of LGBT population lives in states prohibiting credit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity 7% of LGBT population lives in states prohibiting credit discrimination based on sexual orientation 74% of LGBT population lives in states that do not prohibit credit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity

Law covers sexual orientation

Law covers sexual orientation and gender identity/expression

Transgender exclusions in health insurance service coverage prohibited


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Data current as of 10/15/2015