The Penal Code passed on January 27, 1995 decriminalized consensual homosexual intercourse. Article 116 - the crime of "homosexuality" which punished homosexual intercourse when conducted forcefully, with minor people, or with persons unable to protect themselves has been completely repealed by amending the law from 2001.

Albania does not legally recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions or domestic partnership benefits.
There is no definition of marriage in the 1998 Constitution.
Article 53: Everyone has the right to get married and have a family.... The entering into and dissolution of marriage are regulated by law."

In the Family Law from 2003, Article 7 reads: "Marriage can be concluded between a man and a woman who are 18 years or older." Article 163 states "Cohabitation is a factual union between a man and a woman."

In Albania, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.

Law No. 10-129 on Civil Status of 2009 outlines the conditions required for changing legal gender. This can only be achieved if an error was made during the issuing of the birth certificate, not in cases of gender dysphoria or the receipt of gender-affirming care.

There is currently no gender affirming care treatments offered to trans people in Albania, although it is not banned either.

Not legally recognized.

Article 50 - Aggravating circumstances

The following circumstances aggravate the punishment:
when the offense was committed motivated by motives related to gender, race, color, ethnicity, language, gender identity, sexual orientation, political, religious or philosophical beliefs, health condition, genetic predispositions or disability;

Article 84/a - Threats with motives of racism and xenophobia through the computer system
A serious threat to kill or seriously injure a person, made through computer systems, because of ethnicity, nationality, race or religion, is punishable by a fine or imprisonment for up to three years.

Article 132 - Destruction or damage to objects of worship
Deliberate destruction or damage to objects of worship, when it has caused the complete or partial loss of their values, is punishable by a fine or imprisonment of up to three years.

On February 04, 2010, Albanian parliament approved a unified anti-discrimination law, known as the Law on Protection from Discrimination, which prohibits, among other categories, discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics in all areas.

Chapter II of the Anti-Discrimination Law from 2010 bans discrimination in employment. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics among others.

Article 20 of the Anti-Discrimination Law from 2010 bans discrimination in housing. Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex characteristics among others.

There are no adoption restrictions for single people. Also, no laws in place for same-sex couples.

On July 26, 2020, the Ministry of Health published the Medical Protocol for the Assessment of Children with Atypical Genital Development. According to the protocol, surgical interventions will only be permitted in cases when it is required and all interventions should be done according to protocol, and not according to the parent’s wishes.

LGBT allowed to serve openly in the military since 2008.

There are no restrictions for blood donations by MSMs.

Albania's order of psychologists has banned so-called "conversion therapy". To legally practice as a therapist in Albania you must be a member of and follow the rules of Albania's order of psychologists.

With the Criminal Code Amendments of 2001, the age of consent of 14 became equal for everyone.