Arkansas rolled out its gender policy quietly in 2010. "Our official policy is to allow a licensee to change their gender as requested, no questions asked, no documentation required." -former Assistant Commissioner of Operations and Administration Mike Munns. Arkansas residents were thus able to change their marker on their driver's license (including to an X) since 2010, but this has only started being known since 2018.

The recent reform or the labour law includes a non discrimination article that protects gender and sexual preferences.

Law specifies that married couples or single individuals may adopt, but there is no same sex marriage in Ireland at present.

Gay Union legalization pending.

Marriages performed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands are recognised. They are not however performed in Aruba.

Marriages performed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands are recognised. They are not however performed in Curaçao. However, this doesn't mean equal treatment is given to same sex married couples (as opposed to different sex married couples)

Marriages performed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands are recognised. They are not however performed in Sint Maarten.

Discrimination is protected for sexual orientation and gender identity as per the law against racism and discrimination of any kind.

Discrimination is protected for sexual orientation and gender identity as per the law against racism and discrimination of any kind.

The law against racism and all other forms of discrimination, in article 5a explicitly includes sexual orientation and (gender) identity.

The Equality Act 2010 made it illegal for any public or private landlord to discriminate against tenants due to many things, including sexual orientation and gender identity.

The Equality Act 2010 makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against any employee on the grounds of many things, including sexual orientation and gender identity.

All discrimination is illegal

All discrimination is illegal

All discrimination illegal

The Equality Act brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single Act. Combined, they make up a new Act that provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all. The Act simplifies, strengthens and harmonises the current legislation to provide Britain with a new discrimination law which protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society. Also covering LGBT discrimination would be the Human Rights Act, which is a fundamental piece of the legislation underpinning the Scottish Parliament.

For Local Authorities they would be bound by Equality Act 2010 and have a duty under Public Sector Equality Duty. For private landlords would be bound by Equality Act 2010

Laws against inciting hatred on sexual orientation through an aggravating circumstance and anti-discrimination laws in all areas on sexual orientation and gender identity (including harassment, victimisation, direct and indirect discrimination).

The Equality Act 2010 says you mustn’t be discriminated against because you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual or heterosexual. This is called discrimination because of sexual orientation. Discrimination which is against the Equality Act is unlawful.

There is legislation protecting both sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace

All discrimination is illegal in all areas.

LGB people are protected here. No laws in place for trans people.

It's illegal

a condition to join the EU. Included in Incitement to hatred.

Same-sex adoption is legal in Argentina.

In 2010, Argentina became the first country in Latin America to legalize gay marriage. The Senate passed the bill by a narrow margin (33 votes in favor, 27 against, and 3 abstained).

Legally permitted, but onerous process requiring medical intervention and vetting. Despite being legal, there are many cases where men and women got arrested for living a life as a opposite gender.

In June 2010, the Chamber of Deputies rejected, by 42 votes against and 4 in favor, a bill that would have prohibited the entry of homosexuals into the Public Force, which consists of the military and the police forces.

Any individual can apodt regardless of thair marital status but prefecence has to be given to married couples. Joint adoption is available only for them. Second parent adoption is available for married and cohabiting couples - regardless of gender - but not for registered (same sex) partners. Same sex cohabiting couples's joint adoption has to be authorized by the Guardianship Office.

Full discrimination protection in the city of Charlottesville, Alexandria, Arlington county.

In Portugal, blood donations have rules regarding sexual behaviour but they are the same for homosexual and heterosexual people. While discrimination is illegal according to the Portuguese Constitution, discrimination is widely reported amongst the LGBTQ+ community and new legislation was discussed in 2021 to address this.

Made officially legal through the Consolidated Children's Act of 2010

First area in Mexico to issue same-sex licenses.

SSM Pending.

See the constitution – section 23, paragraph 3.

Civil Unions Pending. Gay marriage pending. Backed by the prime minister. Required legalization of gay marriage under 2018 EU ruling. Under a ruling from the EU High Court. Civil Unions in some areas.

Albania does not legally recognize same-sex marriages, civil unions or domestic partnership benefits.