In 1993, there were 51 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 55 changes made and 68 in the following year. A total of 445 legal changes were made in the 1990s.
- December 21Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Don't Ask, Don't Tell was the historic compromise signed by President Bill Clinton authorizing people who are LGBT to serve in the military provided they didn't disclose sexuality. The law also removed the ability for others in the military from asking for a service member's orientation.
- October 31LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.Even though the constitution states that people should not be discriminated due to "any reasons", there are no specific provision for sexual orientations or gender identities.
- August 1
- July 19Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- June 24
- May 27Homosexual activity becomes varies by region.Homosexuality became legal in Russia in May 27, 1993. Now at the moment, homosexuality is legal except 1 region-Chechnya. On November 30, the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation recognized the LGBT movement as extremist and banned it. However, according to the court's decision, this does not concern the private life of LGBT people, but more concerns LGBT activists, it is also prohibited to use LGBT symbols and demonstrate them. It is not forbidden to make a coming out. This is accurate information, as the data has been studied in ILGA and this statement by LGBT human rights organizations and lawyers.
- April 23Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.The civil code defines marriage as a union of people with opposite sex
- April 2LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Language protects based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Religious exemptions apply.
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is illegal. Religious exemptions apply. Additionally, the Human Rights Campaign states, "The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires grantees and participants of HUD programs to comply with local and state non-discrimination laws that include sexual orientation and gender identity. HUD also prohibits inquiries regarding the sexual orientation or gender identity of a prospective tenant or applicant for assisted housing in every state (March 2012)."
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.Language specifically protects on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Exemptions exist for religiously affiliated/operated organizations.
- January 1
- Serving openly in military becomes don't ask, don't tell.Former President Bill Clinton signed Don't Ask Don't Tell in 1993, removing the ability for LGBTQ people to serve. Some members were dishonorably discharged due to it.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Full discrimination protection.
- (date unknown)
- Equal age of consent becomes unequal.Following decriminalisation, the age of consent for gay men was set at 18, compared to 16 for heterosexuals and lesbians.
- January 1
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Full discrimination protection.
- (date unknown)Same-sex adoption becomes legal.Any person may adopt per state statute, and case law has permitted second-parent adoptions.
- Same-sex adoption becomes legal.Any person of "full age" may adopt, and second-parent adoption is also legal.
- Equal age of consent becomes equal.
- Homosexual activity becomes legal.
- January
- January 1Equal age of consent becomes equal.The age of consent in Ireland is 17 for heterosexual and homosexual sex. Section 2 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993 states: "Subject to sections 3 and 5 of this Act, any rule of law by virtue of which buggery between persons is an offence is hereby abolished."
- (date unknown)LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.Equal Rights Act of 1993 banned discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Hate crimes in the Netherlands have been rising in recent years.
- JanuarySame-sex adoption becomes varies by region.
- (date unknown)
LGBT Organizations Founded in 1993
Gay & Lesbian Public Action & Support Groups
Organized in May 1993 to focus on grass roots organizing for Action in support of or to defeat legislation, To endorse candidates who support basic civil and human…OASIS
OASIS promotes and defends lgbt rights in Guatemala since 1993LGL
National LGBTQ+ rights organization.Pink Cross
Pink Cross is the national umbrella organization of gay and bisexual men in Switzerland and represents their interests in all four language regions. Their goal is the recognition…Intersex Society of North America
GlobalThe Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) is devoted to systemic change to end shame, secrecy, and unwanted genital surgeries for people born with an anatomy that someone…Harriet Hancock LGBT Center
It can be isolating to be LGBTQ+ in South Carolina, but here at the Harriet Hancock Center we provide you with a safe and welcoming space for South Carolina’s LGBTQ+ community…