In 2025, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law legislation that removes gender identity from the list of classes protected from housing discrimination. Sexual orientation was not removed from the list of protected classes. The law goes into effect on July 1st, 2025.

In 2025, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law legislation that removes gender identity from the list of classes protected from discrimination. Sexual orientation was not removed from the list of protected classes. The law goes into effect on July 1st, 2025.

Beginning July 1st, 2025, transgender people will no longer have the ability to change their legal gender. Senate File 418, which was overwhelmingly passed by the Iowa State House and Senate, was signed into law by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on February 28th, 2025. The bill removes text from previous law that sets up the legal framework needed for transgender people to change their legal gender.

In October 2024, the Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill 2024 was passed, recognising non-binary gender in New South Wales law for the first time and allowing individuals to update their documents.

In October 2024, the lower house (the Legislative Assembly) of the New South Wales state parliament passed the Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Act 2024, which removed surgical requirements for a legal change of gender, by a margin of 50 votes to 30. It was later passed through the upper house (the Legislative Council) and given royal assent by NSW Governor Margaret Beazley. The law comes into effect on 1 July 2025, making New South Wales the last state in Australia to remove surgical requirements for a legal change of gender.

The Czech Republic’s Constitutional Court ruled to dismiss part of a law requiring people to undergo gender-affirmation surgery, including sterilization, in order to officially change their gender. Court said the requirements are “unconstitutional” and “in conflict with the fundamental right of trans people to have protected their physical integrity and personal autonomy in connection with their human dignity.”

Starting July 1, 2025, updating legal gender on official records will become much easier. People 16 and up will be able to switch their legal gender, however anybody that is under the age of 18 will need permission from their parents, a doctor, and the National Board of Health and Welfare. When the law goes into effect, transgender people won't need a diagnosis of "gender dysphoria" anymore in order to legally change their gender.

In October 2024, Iceland announced that it will be revising it's blood donation laws to allow queer men to donate blood with the same restrictions as straight men. According to Axel Helgi Ívarsson, Iceland has wanted to make this change since 2018, but due to a lack of adequate research funding it has taken until now. The new law comes into effect on 1 July 2025.

Since the abolition of the last “LGBT-free zone” in 2025, there are no known laws censoring LGBTIQ+ topics in Poland.

In April 17 of 2025 the Constitutional Court of Lithuania ruled that the existing partnership law, which does not allow same sex couples to register, violated the constitution. After this ruling, same sex couples can register a partnership in a court.

In April 2025, The Federal Court of Paraná No. 2 declared DNU 62/2025 to be unconstitutional. This ruling restores the Gender Identity Law to how it was before Decree 62/2025 was signed by President Javier Milei.

In 2025, Brazil’s Federal Council for Medicine issued a new resolution raising the minimum age for hormone therapy to 18 and the minimum age for surgeries to 21, banning its care to youth. This does not effect those already undergoing such care.

In April of 2025, the Hungarian government passed a constitutional amendment giving the government the power to ban LGBT events and discussion of LGBT topics. The punishments may incur a fine or the loss of citizenship. Additionally, the government is reportedly now using facial recognition technology to enforce its censorship laws.

On April 9, 2025, Ohio’s House Bill 8 was be implemented after it was signed by the Governor in January. It restricts the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity in grades kindergarten to 3.

In 2025, Greece overturned the 2022 decision and reinstated its ban on MSMs donating blood.

On March 22nd, 2024, New South Wales’ Parliament passed a bill that bans conversion therapy for sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill was assented to on April 3rd, 2024, and became law twelve months later, on April 3rd, 2025.

In 2025, Veracruz provided for legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification.

On April 1, 2025, a law passed in South Australia banning the practice and promotion of conversion therapy took effect.

In March 2025, the Republican-controlled House and Senate of Kentucky passed legislation banning Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care as well as banning its access for trans prisoners. Gender-affirming care is also still banned for minors.

In March 2025, the Republican-controlled state Senate and House overrode Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill allowing conversion therapy, unbanning it.

In 2025, the Trinidad and Tobago Court of Appeal reinstated the laws that criminalize homosexuality. The penalty is 5 years imprisonment, not 25 years as it had been before the laws were struck down.

The Tenth District Court of Appeals overturned House Bill 68, which banned gender affirming care for youth, in March 18, 2025, legalising care for minors.

On the evening of March 18th, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes blocked the implementation of Trump's executive order banning transgender people from the military. The judge said that not only was the order unconstitutional but “a solution in search of a problem.”.

In connection with the Supreme Court resolution III CZP 6/24, gender change takes place at the request of the person affected by the change, it is no longer necessary to sue the parents, but a divorce is still required. The rest of the procedure is the same and still depends largely on the judge.

Since 2025, Mexico City provides legal gender recognition for nonbinary and intersex people.

In February 2025, republican lawmakers in Kansas overturned democratic governor Kelly's veto on the ban on gender-affirming care for minors.

On February 13, 2025, the District Court ordered the Central Civil Affairs Bureau (CBB) to register the marriage of two same-sex couples who married abroad. The ruling, regardless of whether the State appeals or not, must be implemented immediately. The case was filed with the court in October 2023.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth filed in court a memo on February 10th, 2025 relating to President Trump’s executive order from the previous month. From now on, The U.S. military will prohibit transgender individuals from enlisting, and will cease providing or supporting gender transition procedures for service members.

Decree 62/2025 signed by President Javier Milei, in force since February 7, 2025, replaced article 11 of Law No. 26,743 on Gender Identity, with the following: ARTICLE 11.- Right to free personal development. All persons over EIGHTEEN (18) years of age may, in accordance with article 1 of this law and in order to guarantee the enjoyment of their comprehensive health, access total and partial surgical interventions and/or comprehensive hormonal treatments to adapt their body, including their genitalia, to their self-perceived gender identity, without the need to request judicial or administrative authorization. To access comprehensive hormonal treatments, it will not be necessary to prove the will in the surgical intervention of total or partial genital reassignment. In both cases, only the informed consent of the person will be required. The public health system's effectors, whether state, private or part of the social security subsystem, must permanently guarantee the rights recognized by this law. All health benefits contemplated in this article are included in the Mandatory Medical Plan, or the one that replaces it, as regulated by the implementing authority. Persons under EIGHTEEN (18) years of age will not be able to access the interventions and treatments referred to in this article.

Until 2025, gender-affirming care was subject to no legal restrictions throughout Australia until Queensland placed a pause on puberty blockers for patients in the public health system.

Health minister issued a pause on gender affirming care for minors requesting another “review” into the Queensland Gender Services banning it for users of the public system. Private care can still be accessed.

In his first hours in office, Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to only recognize two sexes: “Male” and “Female”. The order also directed federal agencies to eliminate the use of "gender" in federal documents and guidelines, including an instruction to the Secretary of State to discontinue the use and option of X gender markers in passports moving forward, but not retroactively invalidating passports. On January 23rd, 2025, the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, ordered the U.S. state department to freeze all applications for passports that had requested an ‘X’ on their gender marker. Other IDs are still state dependent, and there are many states in the U.S. that recognize third gender identities.

On September 24th, 2024, Thailand’s king signed a bill that legalizes adoption for same-sex couples, and the bill was posted in the royal gazette. The bill became law 120 days after receiving royal assent, which was January 23rd, 2025.

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Thailand since 2025. On September 24th, 2024, Thailand’s king signed a bill that legalized same-sex marriage, and it was posted in the royal gazette. A bill in Thailand becomes law 120 days after receiving royal assent, which in this case was January 22nd, 2025. The bill also granted same-sex couples the same rights in areas like child adoption, healthcare consent, and inheritance.

With the new law, every type of discrimination against LGBT people is illegal.

The regional assembly approved a new law banning all type of discrimination against LGBT people

On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order to "defend women", the order creates only male and female terms. Also stated in the terms, federal funding will not go towards (i) changes to agency documents, including regulations, guidance, forms, and communications, made to comply with this order; and (ii) agency-imposed requirements on federally funded entities, including contractors, to achieve the policy of this order. This order includes any federally funded agencies, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles, which would be under the Department of Transportation.

HB619 restricts gender affirming surgeries for minors under 18, parents or doctors may be subjected to fines or jail time, the bill is not clear on either. Surgeries are banned for minors, but HRT (Hormone replacement therapy) is not.

The new law on registered partnerships also allows gay couples to adopt their partner’s child.

A law that changed the name of gay partnerships from 'registered partnership' to just 'partnership' and gave partnerships the same rights as marriage (without adoption) came into effect in January 2025.

On March 8th, 2024, the Liechtenstein government unanimously approved the legislation of gay marriage. The bill was passed in May 2024, and went into effect on January 1st, 2025.

In 2024, Guanajuato provided for legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification.

In December of 2024, Lithuania's Constitutional Court struck down the anti-LGBT provisions of the Law of the Protection of Minors. They cited Article 25, and Article 38 of the Constitution which guarantee freedom of speech, and define family as "the foundation of society and the state" and that the state protects and cares for the family, motherhood, fatherhood, and childhood," respectively.

In 2024, the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, signed legislation that explicitly bans members of the LGBTQ from serving in the military.

In December 2024, the law that prohibited the portrayal of homosexuality in children's media was amended to remove that clause and replace it with the use of children in the production of material linked to sexual content. Since then, there are no known laws censoring LGBTIQ+ topics in Amazonas.

Homosexuality is illegal.

On December 13th, 2024, Mali’s new penal code came into effect. Article 325-1 criminalizes homosexual sex in public. Article 325-2 criminalizes homosexual sex in private, and any such act is considered indecent assault.

In 2024, Egypt closed the loophole in the Civil Status Law of 1994 that had been used by trans people for legal recognition by only granting it on the condition of whether they are transgender or intersex, the latter of which is recognised in Egypt as an illness.

Gender Affirming Care is legal for adults in all provinces, however, with the passage of the Health Statues Amendment Act (No 2), 2024 in the Alberta Legislature, Hormone Therapy and Puberty Blockers are banned for minors under the age of 16, and Gender Affirming Surgeries are banned for all individuals under the age of 18 in Alberta.

As of December 3rd (2024), the Alberta Legislature passed the Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2024. The Act Bans Puberty Blockers and Hormone Replacement Therapy for individuals under the age of 16 Alberta covers the following procedures for those above 18: -Phalloplasty -Metoidioplasty -Vaginoplasty -Hysterectomy and ovary removal -Breast augmentation and mastectomy (patient must get pre-approval) -Voice therapy Hormones are covered under the Alberta Drug Benefit List. Hormones replacement therapy only allowed for Individuals aged 16 and above. To be eligible, patients must be diagnosed with gender dysphoria by two physicians licensed in Alberta.

Executive Agreement 002-2024 struck down the ban on LGBTQ+ blood donations in Honduras.

The Gabonese constitution adopted by referendum on November 16th 2024 states: "Le mariage, union entre deux personnes de sexe opposé" - translating to "Marriage, a union between two people of the opposite sex".The new constitution was approved following a military coup the year prior. On 29 November, the Constitutional Court validated the results of the referendum, definitively adopting the constitution.

In September 2024, a law passed in Georgia explicitly banning gay and trans people from adopting children, even as singles under the Law of Georgia on the Protection of Family Values and Minors. It took effect 60 days later.

In 2024, the Vanuatu parliament passed an amendment to the Marriage Act, defining a marriage as being between a man and a woman, banning same-sex marriage.

The Self-Determination Act (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) applies (see: right to change legal gender).

The Self-Determination Act (Selbstbestimmungsgesetz) allows transgender, non-binary, and intersex people to change their legal first names and gender entry once a year through self-identification. From the age of 14, minors may make the declaration themselves with the consent of their guardians; to protect the personal rights of young people, the family court can replace the parents' decision at the request of the minor in cases where the custodians do not consent, based on the best interests of the child. Children under 14 will need their parents or guardians to make a registry office application on their behalf. For the declaration to be effective, the registry office must be notified of the upcoming declaration at least 3 months and at most 6 months before the declaration is made. Outing or deadnaming one against their will in a way that caused them harm can be punished with a fine of up to €10,000. If the gender entry is changed from "male" to another and "a case of tension or defense" arises within two months after the change, the person will still be considered male for military conscription. People who went through the previous process can apply for monetary compensation.

In 2024, the municipality of San Nicolas de los Garza passed a ban on drag shows. The rest of Nuevo León has no known bans.

In 2024, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear banned conversion therapy on minors via executive order after the Republican control led state legislature repeatedly blocked efforts to enact a state law banning the practice. Beshear said he would no longer wait for others to “do what’s right.”

The Vaud Grand Council banned conversion therapy practices in September of 2024.

Georgia’s new law bans gender-affirming care, blocking all medical treatments related to gender transition.

Georgia’s new anti-LGBTQ+ law bans Pride events, rainbow flags, and allows censorship of LGBTQ+ content in media.

Georgia recently passed strict anti-LGBTQ+ legislation banning gender changes on official documents

In 2024, Texas implemented a new policy change, preventing trans people from changing their legal gender. In 2025, State Attorney General Paxton reversed all gender marker changes for Birth certificates and Driver's licenses (including permits and non-driver ID cards).

SB 254, a bill which heavily restricts gender-affirming care became law again, after a new ruling from the 11th Court of appeals stated that the law was constitutional.

Although the Non-Binary gender is not recognized in Arizona, it is now legal to change your gender on markers only with a provider’s approval. The surgery requirement to change gender marker was overturned by a Federal Court on August 20, 2024.

On August 7th, the Bulgarian parliament passed a law prohibiting so-called 'LGBT propaganda' in schools. The parliament vote 135 for, 57 against. The bill took effect on August 15th after the president signed the bill into law the previous day.

In 2024, Campeche began providing for legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification. Parents can also request their children get such recognition.

Transgender people were already required to have gender-affirming surgery to change their gender id on birth certificates, but it was different for drivers licenses. Previously, for drivers licenses, transgender people were required to provide the signature of a physician, therapist or social worker to approve a change in gender designation. Now, transgender people are mandated to provide documentation of gender reassignment surgery or a court order. The change in policy is expected to have happened because of a controversy that erupted earlier this month over a transgender woman who used the women’s locker rooms at a private gym in Ellisville.

On August 6th, 2024, an Ohio judge upheld a law which bans gender-affirming care such as puberty blockers and hormones for transgender minors.

In 2024, the Supreme Court of Nepal ruled that a transgender woman is a woman and said she should be legally recognised as such in all documents without the need for medical documentation. Previously legal gender recognition was only provided to nonbinary people, but the ruling has effectively made it inclusive to trans men and women as well.

On July 12th, 2024, the Dutch Supreme court ruled that Aruba and Curaçao must allow same-sex couples to marry.

On July 12th, 2024, the Dutch Supreme court ruled that Aruba and Curaçao must allow same-sex couples to marry.

With the new law, every type of discrimination against LGBT people is illegal.

The regional assembly approved a law that bans discrimination for someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

In 2024, Baja California Sur began providing legal gender recognition for nonbinary and intersex people.

Since July of 2024, transgender people in Massachusetts are no longer required to undergo medical intervention in order to change their legal gender. Drivers licenses are also able to be changed under this law.

On July 1st, 2024, Denmark lifted it's four month deferral that was specifically aimed toward MSM blood donors. Now, deferrals and rules regarding blood donations apply to everyone regardless of their sexual orientation.

The Ministry of Health in the Czech Republic is revising its blood donation guidelines for hospitals. They are eliminating the automatic exclusion of men who have sex with men from donating blood. Gender and sexual orientation no longer effect a person's eligibility to donate blood.

Transgender people are no longer able to change their gender on official documents in Idaho after the passage of House Bill 421. The bill came into effect on July 1st, 2024.

While legal recognition is federally recognition Idaho will not recognize any government IDs with gender X marker. This includes out of state ids, and passports.

In Idaho, gender-affirming care cannot be provided by anyone who works for local, county, or state agencies or on publicly owned property. Many of which are the dominant healthcare providers throughout the state. It also bans Idaho Medicaid from covering any costs of gender-affirming care. Lastly, the bill bans all gender affirming care for minors.

Senate Bill 99 will now remove the ability to have gender affirming care for minors, as well as penalize the physician who does the procedure. Physicians who do the procedures, or proscribe hormones will be removed of their license. Senate bill 99 is also named Chloe's law, it was named after a transgender boy who detransitioned back into a female from California.

On November 9th, 2023, the Saeima passed legislation establishing same-sex civil unions, and the unions were approved by President Edgars Rinkevics on January 9th, 2024. The law took effect on July 1st, 2024. Same-sex couples are not able to inherit from their partners even if they are in a registered partnership.

The Law on Equal Treatment and Anti-Discrimination, approved in May 2024, entered into force on July 1st. It bans discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and gender characteristics.

In 2024, Baja California passed a new reform extending recognition to nonbinary people.

Regulation 43-170 received automatic approval on Tuesday as lawmakers did not bring the regulation to a vote in the past session. The new guidelines prohibit materials containing any "descriptions or visual depictions of sexual conduct" from being allowed in South Carolina's schools. Although this does not seem like a bad thing, the regulations provided are very vague and will most likely lead to the banning of a number of books that are age-appropriate and should be allowed for children to read.

A judge ruled that Senate Bill 458, which defined sex as only male or female and made changing your gender on your birth certificate impossible, was unconstitutional because its subject wasn’t clear in its title as required by the Montana Constitution.

As of June 25th 2024, it is illegal to change birth certificates to fit non-binary people. HB4322 bars all people from getting their birth certificates changed unless it is to male or female. Drivers licenses still remain the same as in 2022, please see the other entry below.

The Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill 2022 was first proposed on December 2, 2022, passed on June 23, 2023 and took effect on June 24, 2024. This removed the requirement of surgery for legal gender recognition in Queensland.

Equal since 2024, the age of consent is 16 for all people and all sexual orientations.

In 2024, A Namibian High Court ruled that certain Namibian laws that criminalized sodomy were unconstitutional. The laws had been in place since directly after Namibia gained independence. The three judges in the High Court said in a joint ruling that the laws that had banned “sodomy” and "unnatural sexual offenses" between men were unfair discrimination and should be removed.

On June 18, 2024, the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision to dismiss a group of transgender women's objections to the state law and executive order prohibiting the alteration of legal gender. The court described the state's action as a "policy in search of a purpose" The state subsequently appealed to the United States Supreme Court.

Ruling 143/2024 of the Italian constitutional court published on 18/06/2024 stated that a third gender is not permissible for non-binary people.

SB 254, restricted gender affirming care for adults, and banned it for minors under the age of 18. Federal court Judge Robert Hinkle has permanently blocked the bill from ever being enacted. He cited that gender affirming care was necessary for everyone. The court case was originally filed in December 2023, along side GLAD, Southern Legal Florida, and Human Rights Campaign of Florida.

Conversion therapy is banned in Nayarit under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is banned in Coahuila under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is banned in Michoacán under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is banned in Tamaulipas under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is banned in Guanajuato under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is banned in Chiapas under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is banned in Campeche under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is banned in Chihuahua under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is banned in San Luis Potosí under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is banned in Aguascalientes under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is banned in Tabasco under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is banned in Durango under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is banned in Veracruz under federal Mexican law.

Conversion therapy is a federal offence under Article 209 Quintus of the Federal Penal Code (Código Penal Federal) and Article 465 Ter of the General Health Law (Ley General de Salud). Conversion therapy is defined as any treatment, service, therapy, or practice intended to obstruct, restrict, impede, diminish, annul, or suppress sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. Those liable under the law include anyone who practices, conducts, imparts, applies, forces, or funds such activities. Sanctions include: - 2 to 6 years in prison and a fine of 2,000 UMA (Unidad de Medida y Actualización, a unit updated yearly based on inflation. In 2024, 2,000 UMA exceeded $11,000 USD). - Sanctions are doubled if the victim is a minor (-18), an elderly person (+60), or a person with a disability; or if the perpetrator is a public/government employee, or they have any relationship with the victim (such as family member; or employer, teacher, medical professional, doctor, nurse, or psychologist). Additionally, the latter will face professional dismissal, disqualification, and suspension (1 to 3 years or equivalent to the prison sentence). - Sanctions are further doubled if any kind of violence (physical, psychological, or moral) is used against the victim.

On May 29th 2024, the UK Parliament voted to "close the loophole" by banning private care physicians as well as prescribers registered in the European Economic Area or Switzerland from prescribing puberty blockers to children for gender incongruence. Those who already had a prescription can continue their treatment.

On May 29th 2024, the UK voted to "close the loophole" by banning private care physicians as well as prescribers registered in the European Economic Area or Switzerland from prescribing puberty blockers to children for gender incongruence. Those who already had a prescription can continue their treatment. This measure originally was meant to last from June 3rd until September 3rd, but was extended twice and is now indefinite. It extends to Scotland and Northern Ireland as well (The Sinn Fein gov agreed to follow it and medicines powers are reserved to the UK)

The Greenlandic Assembly passed an anti-discrimination law which forbids discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in all areas, including housing.

The Greenlandic Assembly passed an anti-discrimination law which forbids discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in all areas, including employment.

In 2024, courts in Ceara ruled in favour of a nonbinary person, providing legal recognition to nonbinary people in the state.

On May 22, 2024, the State Congress approved additions to the Penal Code of the State of Guerrero to classify conversion therapies as a crime, conceived as an instrument to forcibly change a person's sexual orientation, which will be punished with up to 6 years in prison.

South Carolina's governor signed legislation that bans gender-affirming care treatments and procedures for those under 18. The legislation takes effect immediately. The bill that he signed was HB4624.

Valais's Cantonal parliament banned conversion on May 16th 2024.

Blood donation rules were finally brought in line with international standards once "The Bermuda Hospitals Board" established new standards.

In 2024, a law against Prostitution and Changing Physical Sex characteristics (i.e. gender reassignment surgery) was passed, with the exception added for "congenital anomalies that require surgical intervention to confirm a person's sex”.

Article 3 of the new bill Iraq’s Parliament passed April 27th, prohibits altering a person's biological sex based on psychological desires, and Article 6 imposes penalties of imprisonment for those attempting or performing such changes.

On April 27th, 2024, the Iraqi Parliament passed the amendment to the Law Against Prostitution and Sexual Deviance. Article 2 of the bill criminalizes "acts of effeminacy," defined as imitating women through actions such as wearing women’s cosmetics or clothes in public, taking hormones to display feminine traits, or any other behavior deemed effeminate by medical and social standards. Offenders could face imprisonment ranging from one to three years or fines between five and ten million dinars. Additionally, Article 3 prohibits altering a person's biological sex based on psychological desires, with Article 6 imposing penalties of imprisonment for those attempting or performing such changes, except in cases of necessary surgical interventions for congenital anomalies.

On April 27th, 2024, Iraq's parliament passed a law that criminalizes same-sex relationships with a maximum 15-year prison sentence.

On April 27th, 2024, Iraq's parliament passed a law that criminalizes same-sex relationships. So, the age of consent for homosexual sex is N/A.

The Tabasco state congress legalized adoption by same-sex couples in April 2024.

Nepal is waiting for a final decision by its supreme court, but meanwhile all local governments are ordered to temporarily register same-sex marriages in a separate record. In April 2024 the National ID and Civil Registration Department issued a circular to all local governments that they register such marriages. However, simply being registered does not grant same-sex couples the legal rights of marriage, and registered same-sex couples cannot inherit property, get tax subsidies, make spousal medical decisions or adopt children, etc.

The ban of homosexuality got strucked down by the Supreme Court, so the age of consent is now equal.

Dominica legalized homosexual sex on April 22nd, 2024. The ban on gay relations was overturned after a gay man brought up certain laws to a court, which criminalized homosexual sex, and said the laws violated his constitutional rights. The court then ruled that sections 14 and 16 of the Sexual Offences Act were unconstitutional. Those sections had previously criminalized homosexual sex.

Idaho law bans any changes with gender affirming care for minors, calling it gender mutilation in HB-71. Minors under the age of 18 cannot access gender affirming care even with parental consent. Doctors who do preform gender affirming care will be removed of their license and possibly face jail time. There will be a law into effect July 1st, 2024 that bans gender affirming care for all.

The government has announced the new policy of changing sex marker on HKID card, citing that surgery is still required in general. Applicant who have not undergoing full SRS surgery required to remove the penis and testes (for MTF) or completed bilateral mastectomy (for FTM), and required to provide medical diagonsis as long as hormonal treatment of the opposite sex throughout the period of at least two years continuously. Applicant will be required to undergo continuous hormonal treatment of the opposite sex and submit blood test report(s) as requested by the Commissioner for random checking of his or her hormonal profile.

The Labor Code (2024) explicitly bans discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation. It also bans violence, harassment and sexual harassment based on gender identity.

The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act Increased protections: It strengthens existing protections against hate crimes based on disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, and transgender identity. New characteristic: Age is now included as a protected characteristic. Stirring up hatred: It introduces a new crime for threatening or abusive behavior that aims to stir up hatred towards these groups. Online hate: The law applies to online threats and abuse as well. Replacing blasphemy: The act abolishes the old offense of blasphemy. Overall, the Act aims to create a safer environment for all in Scotland by cracking down on hate-motivated crimes and intimidation.

On Thursday, March 28th, 2024, a self-identification bill for the gender identity of the trans population in Yucatán was approved. The bill, which had been presented over a year ago on April 19th, 2023, was passed unanimously by the Congress of Yucatán.

NHS England, in 2024, stopped routinely prescribing puberty blockers to children. This ban would eventually grow, but at the time, puberty blockers were still accessible in the private sector.

On March 12th 2024, England stopped the NHS from prescribing puberty blockers to minors. The drugs can still be accessed in the private sector, but are no longer covered in the public healthcare system. UK Government has put an emergency order up for puberty blockers, this bans HRT and puberty blockers for those under 18. This was effective dated 29/05/2024. This is effective June 3rd until Sept 3rd for 2024, Scotland and Wales have done the same earlier in the year.

On March 12th 2024, England stopped the NHS from prescribing puberty blockers to minors. The drugs can still be accessed in the private sector, but are no longer covered in the public healthcare system. UK Government has put an emergency order up for puberty blockers, this bans HRT and puberty blockers for those under 18. This was effective dated 29/05/2024. This is effective June 3rd until Sept 3rd for 2024, Scotland and Wales have done the same earlier in the year.

In March 2024, the Sexuality and Gender Identity Conversion Practices Act 2020 took effect, banning conversion therapy practices in the Australian Capital Territory.

Since March 1st, 2024, there are no restrictions for MSMs donating blood.

On February 28, 2024, the Minister of Education indicated that "any usage of gender ideology has been thrown out of public schools", which means it is no longer possible to teach about LGBT topics in schools.

SB 480 effectively banning gender affirming care for minors, adults still can get gender affirming care. Minors are not able to get gender affirming care under this bill even with parental consent. Doctors who preform gender affirming care will be subject to fines or more under Indiana law. The law was set to go into effect on July 1st, 2023, however on June 16, 2023, a federal judge temporarily blocked the law from taking effect. Several months later on February 27, 2024, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed this decision, allowing the ban to be enforced.

The marriage equality bill changed the 4443/2016 law, extending the prohibition of discrimination to social protection, social benefits, education and access to the availability and provision of goods and services protections (including housing), enshrining full legal coverage against discrimination.

Greece is the first orthodox country to legalize same-sex marriage. The country’s Parliament also extended equal parental rights to same-sex couples, including clearing the way for them to adopt children.

On February 15th, 2024, the Hellenic Parliament voted with 173 votes (76 against and 46 abstentions), on legalizing same-sex marriage, becoming the first orthodox country to do so. The next day, February 16, the president signed the bill into law.

Any public expression of support or sympathy for members of the LGBT community could be punishable by fines, arrest, or even imprisonment. A bill banning “propaganda of homosexuality” was submitted to the TMR’s “Supreme Council” on February 12, 2024. Its authors claim that the purpose of the law is to protect “traditional family values” and “the moral health of the nation. Absurdly, they even dared to claim that the law does not violate human rights but only regulates the field of education and information.

The first couple was able to legally adopt in February of 2024 after years of work.

The Florida DMV made a change requiring sex at birth to be the determiner for the gender marker on Florida Driver's Licenses. Deputy Director issued a memo saying allowing someone to change their gender "undermines the purpose of an identification record and can frustrate the state's ability to enforce its laws." The rule also makes holding a Florida drivers license with a gender marker differing to that of the sex assigned at birth a potential cause for criminal prosecution and loss of their license.

Transgender and non-binary people are now allowed to serve after executive order 318/202. Executive order 318/202, stipulates that “other endocrine dysfunctions, namely dysfunctions of the gonadal hormonal system, congenital or acquired and requiring permanent chronic hormone replacement therapy” are no longer grounds for excluding candidates.

From 2024, the deferral period for gay and bisexual men to donate blood will be lowered from 1 year to 6 months, the same deferral period applies to everyone.

Adults can access gender-affirming care (GAC) freely in West Virginia, minors are largely unable to get GAC under HB2007. Despite largely being advertised as a full ban there is an exception: for a child to access gender-affirming care, all of the following conditions must apply: 1. The child was diagnosed with "severe gender dysphoria by no fewer than two medical or mental health providers" (at least one must specialise in adolescent medicine and both must be trained in gender dysphoria). 2. Both professionals must agree in writing that GAC is medically necessary to treat "psychiatric symptoms and limit self-harm, or the possibility of self-harm". 3. The child's parents, legal guardians and the minor’s primary physician agree in writing to the child receiving gender-affirming care. 4. Any use of GAC is for "purposes of pubertal modulating and hormonal therapy limited to the lowest titratable dosage necessary to treat the psychiatric condition and not for purposes of gender transition". 5. The child is prepubescent. Doctors and parents of the child may be prosecuted under HB2007.

In Louisiana, Minors under the age of 18 under SB463 are prohibited for gender affirming care. Those on gender affirming care are to "ween" off of it. Minors have until the end of this year in December of 2024 to "ween" off of it according to the new bill. Adults are still able to get gender affirming care as of 2024. The House and Senate of Louisiana passed the bill after a Governor veto.

Since January 1st, 2024, all restrictions on MSM’s donating blood have been lifted. They will be evaluated under the same criteria as everyone else.

Estonia's parliament approved a law to legalise same-sex marriage as well as joint adoption by same-sex couples. The law will take effect on January 1, 2024.

Estonia's parliament approved a law to legalise same-sex marriage, making it the first post-Soviet country to do so. The law went into effect on January 1, 2024.

Adoption is legal for same sex couples.

In 2023, nonbinary recognition was repealed in Rio Grande do Sul. However, intersex people still have recognition under federal law.

The Congresses of Morelos and Quintana Roo joined together to recognize the rights of LGBT+ people and approved initiatives to prohibit and sanction Efforts to Correct Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (ECOSIG), commonly known as conversion therapies.

The Congresses of Morelos and Quintana Roo joined together to recognize the rights of LGBT+ people and approved initiatives to prohibit and sanction Efforts to Correct Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (ECOSIG), commonly known as conversion therapies.

Pakistan has allowed trans people to self-identify since the Lahore High Court struck down the Shariat ruling in Nayyab Ali v. Federation of Pakistan. "Third gender" is included as an option.

Pakistan allows trans people to self-identify and receive identity documents with their preferred name and gender under Chapter 2 of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018. In 2023, the Lahore High Court upheld this act in "Nayyab Ali v. Federation of Pakistan," overturning the Shariat ruling.

By a vote of 85-15, the norwegian parliament gave a final approval to a law banning conversion therapy.

Finland lifted the restrictions on MSMs donating blood on December 4th 2023. "As a result of the change, deferral period practices related to sexual behaviour will be made consistent in blood donation and will be the same for everyone regardless of sex."

On November 30, 2023, Russia’s Supreme Court ruled the “international LGBT movement” to be an extremist organization, effectively outlawing all LGBT organizations, social movements and their activities. Under Russia's anti-extremism laws, participating in or financing an extremist organization is punishable by up to 12 years in prison. Those found guilty of displaying such groups’ symbols, which now include the LGBT rainbow flag, can face up to 15 days in detention for the first offense and up to four years in prison for a repeat offense. In March 2024, two employees of a gay club in Russia were arrested and held in pre-trial detention on suspicion that they were running an 'extremist organization', after the club was raided by authorities earlier that month. If found guilty, they could face up to ten years in prison.

Previous government guidelines allowing changes with only a medical diagnosis were revoked for "the stability of the coalition" hence surgery was once again required.

Gov. Hochul signed Senate Bill S5399, giving parents information about intersex infants. This will ensure parents are given the right information about the surgeries. Gov. Hochul said “Every individual in New York deserves to be treated with dignity and respect by our medical system, especially our kids. This new law is a significant step forward to raise awareness of the intersex community and ensure they get informed and compassionate medical care." Infants are not required to have the surgery unless it is medically necessary for the child, ie having complications relating to intersex.

Banned since November 2023 by Circular No. 15 of the Ministry of Health.

Not banned in Manchester

New blood donation rules are now based on an updated risk assessment of various sexual behaviours and are equally applied to all people regardless of sexual orientation.

Parliament voted to ban conversion therapy

The 2022 ruling has been put in effect. Any changes received by or after October 23, 2023 will be done under the new criteria. It is now not possible to change one's gender marker unless it was wrongly marked at birth. Transgender people cannot update their documents.

In the Supreme Court case of Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty v. Union of India, a five-judge Constitutional Bench held that LGBTQ+ persons have the right to choose a partner, cohabit and enjoy physical & mental intimacy, free from physical threat and coercive action. The State is bound to protect the exercise of these rights.

In October 2023, the Amazonas Legislative Assembly passed Law 6469 which prohibited children from participating in Pride Parades, with a penalty of a fine. The law’s constitutionality has been challenged by the federal government since 2024. The law would later be amended to remove the mention in December 2024.

In 2023, a court in Rio Grande do Norte ruled that nonbinary people must be provided legal recognition.

Five members of the LGBT community won their case before the Supreme Court on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. In an initial verdict by Justices David Chan Kan Cheong and Karuna Devi Gunesh-Balaghee, they ruled that section 250(1) of the Penal Code, which seeks to criminalise sodomy, is discriminatory and unconstitutional. This, insofar as it prohibits consensual sodomy between consenting male adults.

The Prevention of Discrimination (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2022 states that people can not be denied accommodation based off their sexual orientation. There aren’t any laws about gender discrimination for housing.

The Prevention of Discrimination (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2022 protects people in Guernsey from being discriminated against in employment for either sexual orientation. Discrimination because of gender identity was already illegal in 2005, The Sex Discrimination (Employment) (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2005.

There isn’t a law that protects lgbt people of hate crimes in the same way as in England however significant progress has been made recently. LGBT people are protected from employment and housing discrimination in accordance to the Prevention of Discrimination (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2022 and they are protected by The Prevention of Harassment (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2005. However offensive hateful behaviour in Guernsey only is completely and outright illegal if it is racially motivated, The Racial Hatred (Bailiwick of Guernsey) 2005

Minors of this law are considered 19 age and under, so they do not have access to gender affirming care as of 2023. Adults over the age of 19 are still able to get gender affirming care. LB 574 bans all gender affirming care for under 19 years of age.

Governor Huckabee in 2023 removed all access of the gender X on all drivers licenses. She was quoted saying “As long as I’m governor, Arkansas state government will not endorse nonsense.”. As of Oct 2023, Transgender and non-binary people will have to register as M or F on their drivers licenses.

Hong Kong’s highest court ruled on 5 September in favour of same-sex civil unions but did not grant them the right to marry. The Final Court of Appeal ruled that the government is "violating its obligation (...) to legally recognize same-sex couples", according to the ruling, which nevertheless rejects "unanimously the appeal" regarding the recognition of their marriage. This ruling was eagerly awaited by the LGBT+ community of the former British colony which, for a decade, has won important victories before the courts, including the annulment of discriminatory government policies on visas, taxes and housing subsidies.

Constitutionally banned since 2023.

It is illegal to provide gender affirming care to minors in Texas, with the exception of intersex infants, classified in bill SB14 as "medically verifiable genetic disorder of sex development".

Articles 179 and 181 of the Family Law adopted on February 8, 2023 give spouses the exclusive right to both types of adoption. Singles are not allowed to adopt.

Minors under 18 are unable to get gender affirming care under SB49, however, the bill allows before August 28th, 2023 to continue gender-affirming care. Adults and Minors who are in prison are also affected by this bill and are unable to receive gender-affirming care while incarcerated. Note: this ban expires on August 28th 2027.

In 2023, Goias began providing legal recognition to nonbinary people.

In August 2023, the Superior Council of Communication (CSC) adopted a decision that restricts the broadcast of LGBT related content. This decision prohibits television channels from airing content "promoting homosexuality" and bans any content or scenes of a "homosexual character" on channels targeted at children and young audiences.

In 2023, the Federal District of Brazil began providing recognition to nonbinary people.

In August 2023, the republican led state legislature overrode democratic governor roy cooper's veto of a bill to ban gender affirming care for minors.

The law previously blocked went into effect on August 16, 2023. Instruction on gender identity and sexuality is forbidden from k-4, and schools are legally required to alert parents if a minor wants to change their name or pronouns at school.

There is limited protecton based on sexual orientation. The Data Protection Act (2023) states that "Sensitive personal data" means personal data consisting of information on a data subject’s sexual orientation or sexual life. No law expressly prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or gender expression.

On 17 March 2023, the government announced a proposal to amend the child protection law. Article 2-1 of the draft law expands the definition of information harmful to the health and development of children as follows: “[information] that denounces family and traditional societal values, promotes non-traditional sexual relations and initiates disrespect towards parents or other family members”. The bill was passed by the parliament on 22 June 2023 and signed into law by the president on 14 August 2023. Unlike Hungary's "law on the protection of children" , the law does not mention sexual orientation or homosexuality explicitly. The law also does not define "family values" and "non-traditional sexual relations".

In January 2023, a bill was due to go into effect in Maranhao prohibiting the use of gender-neutral and non-binary language in schools but it was vetoed by State Governor Carlos Brandao. However, in August, the Legislative Assembly overturned his veto. A lawsuit was filed against the Supreme Court for this.

In August 2023, Indonesia passed Undang-Undang Kesehatan Number 17, a new health law that includes passages that restrict plastic and reconstructive surgery related to changing appearances, including sex reassignment surgery.

In 2023, Minnesota repealed a 1993 law that prohibited the "promotion of homosexuality or bisexuality in education institutions" or present it as an acceptable lifestyle. Since then, there are no laws censoring LGBT topics in Minnesota.

The Sinaloa deputies voted in favor of penalizing conversion practices.

On July 24th, 2023, Vladimir Putin signed legislation into law that bans “medical interventions aimed at changing the sex of a person.”

Single homosexuals are allowed to adopt, but banned for transgender people.

The upper house of Russia’s parliament unanimously approved a bill outlawing gender-affirming care and legal gender change. It also annuls marriages in which one person has “changed gender” and bars transgender people from becoming foster or adoptive parents.

The upper house of Russia’s parliament unanimously approved a bill outlawing gender-affirming care and legal gender change. It also annuls marriages in which one person has “changed gender” and bars transgender people from becoming foster or adoptive parents.

As the Donetsk People's Republic is controlled by Russia, it is de facto illegal to change genders following Russia's legislation against gender affirming care.

There are limited protections based on sexual orientation and sexual life. No explicit protections based on gender identity. Law No. 025/2023 of 09/07/2023 amending Law No. 001/2011 of 25 September 2011 on the Protection of Personal Data included sexual orientation as sensitive data.

During the National Health Conference on July 6th, 2023, the Brazilian Congress approved legislation that banned unnecessary surgeries on intersex toddlers.

On July 1st, 2023, Indiana passed House Enrolled Act 1608 which limits discussion of gender identity in education from kindergarten to third grade.

House Bill 1080 bans gender affirming care for all teenage minors. As in a lot of similar bills there is an exception for "medically verifiable disorder of sex development" for which if the criteria is met performing non-consensual, medically unnecessary surgeries on infants is legal.

Adults are still able to receive gender affirming care under Tennessee Law, Minors are not able to receive gender affirming care. Under SB001, Minors are prohibited to receive gender affirming care. Adults are unable to help minors to get gender affirming care, they will face prosecution, if found doing such.

SB 140 Bans any and all gender affirming care for minors, adults are still able to receive care. Doctors and Hospitals, are at the Georgia State Medical boards hands if they do proceed with gender affirming care of an minor.

On July 1st, 2023 non-binary people were given the option of “X” on their birth certificate. Although non-binary options for drivers licenses and ids were legalized in 2019, it wasn’t until March 29th, 2024 that technology issues in the Illinois DMV became resolved and allowed for a non-binary option.

On July 1st 2023, Tennessee passed a new law preventing people from changing their gender marker on their documents if it differs from the one assigned at birth. This includes birth certificates, driver's licenses, and other legal documents.

Kansas passed a new law making it impossible to change one's gender marker on legal documents, be it driver's licenses or birth certificates. Any documents previously changed would be reverted after renewal. Governor Kelly has out-spoken about the bill several times and did veto it, it still got overturned with her veto and has been active since 2023. Citing that businesses would not work with her, because of the discrimination actions within the bill.

Prohibits talks of LGBT topics in school up to grade 6.

Starting July 1 2023, MSM who would like to donate blood face a 4-month deferral period.

Kentucky passed SB 150 in 2023 this bill includes minors relating to gender affirming care. Minors are defined in this bill to be under 18. SB 150 targets minors who are receiving gender affirming care and making it illegal for them to do gender affirming care. This bill also targets doctors who preform gender affirming care.

Those who carry out conversion practices will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in prison.

On 28 June 2023, a single judge bench of Justice Til Prasad Shrestha issued a historic order directing the government to establish a separate register for non-traditional couples and sexual minorities and to temporarily register them. The full bench of the Supreme Court has yet to deliver a final verdict. Some observers noted that Justice Til Prasad Shrestha exceeded his authority. It is estimated that around 200 third gender activists who rushed back to their villages may register their marriages soon. On 29 November 2023, the first same-sex couple in Nepal was able to register their marriage in the Dordi municipality, five months after the interim order was given. However, there are reports that other same-sex wedding applications have not been consistently registered. In April 2024, Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs ordered the recognition of same-sex marriage in all the country's jurisdictions.

The "SAFE Act" was struck down by a federal judge, legalizing transition for any medically approved age. However, healthcare professionals are allowed to decline gender transition procedures if it is "against their religious views".

The Icelandic parliament has unanimously (53-0 with 3 abstentions) passed a law banning so-called conversion therapy practices on the basis of sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity.

Law was changed under the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationships Registration Act 2021 which comes into effect on 15 June 2023. This will allow gender self-identification and mean that you will not need to go through the Family Court to change your nominated sex/gender, and you will not require evidence of medical treatment to do so either.

The Variation in Sex Characteristics (Restricted Medical Treatment) Bill 2023 bans intersex surgery on infants, and allows for individuals to make the decision themselves when they have capacity to consent.

In 2023 the Australian Capital Territory passed the Variation in Sex Characteristics (Restricted Medical Treatment) Bill and became the first region of Australia to ban intersex infant surgery.

In 2023, Minas Gerais began providing legal recognition to nonbinary people.

In Australia sexually active LGBT people are unable to donate blood unless they abstain from sex for three months. Since 2021, the deferral period within Australia was reduced from 1 year to 3 months without PrEP. In June 2023, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved a submission from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood calling to remove most sexual activity ineligibility criteria for plasma donors.

Nampa County's school board, in June of 2023, enacted a similar policy to Florida's infamous "Don't say gay" bill, prohibiting the discussion of LGBT topics and issues in schools. No major censorship exists statewide, however, Idaho school districts are required to remove any mandates for teachers to use transgender students' preferred pronouns. Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 538, sponsored by Rep. Ted Hill, R-Eagle, which protects public employees, including teachers, who refuse to use preferred names and pronouns. The bill prohibits teachers from using a name or pronoun that doesn't match a student's birth sex without parental consent, and it grants teachers the option to sue their district if they face discipline for refusing to comply. The bill became effective on July 1st, 2024.

From 1 June, all donors will be subject to the same screening process regardless of their sexuality or gender.

The law allowing same-sex couples to jointly adopt received royal assent and went into effect on 1 June 2023.

Under the Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill any clauses that make consensual sexual acts between men illegal will be removed from the Crimes Act and will come into force on 1 June.

A bill to make gender change illegal was proposed, and it will probably pass.

The "Anti-Homosexuality Bill" signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni states that same-sex marriage is punishable by 10 years imprisonment. The same punishment is to be applied to those conducting same-sex marriage ceremonies.

As of May 29, 2023, the Anti-Homosexuality Act punishes the "promotion" of homosexuality with up to 20 years in prison.

President Yoweri Museveni signed an "Anti-Homosexuality" bill into law. This still punishes homosexuality with imprisonment up to life, but the bill allows "aggravated homosexuality" to be punished by death. The definition of "aggravated homosexuality" includes three main categories. 1. Consensual sex between adults wherein the party is a second-time offender. 2. Rape, against an adult or a child. 3. Homosexual activities performed by those with HIV, or that involve a disabled or elderly person. "Attempted homosexuality" is also punishable by law, meeting up to 10 years in prison, while "attempted aggravated homosexuality" can be met with up to 14 years.

The practice, and advertisement, of conversion therapy was banned after 36 members of parliament (out of 50 total) voted to pass the new bill into law.

Being transgender in Uganda is illegal due to the 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA).

The Federal Shariat Court struck down the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, declaring it un-Islamic.

The Federal Shariat Court struck down the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, declaring it un-Islamic.

In 2023, Mexico recognized gender X on all forms of ID including passports. Drivers’ licenses are yet to come with this change as they rely on state laws.

Taiwan's parliament passed an amendment allowing same-sex couples to jointly adopt children.

In 2023, Namibia’s top court ruled that Namibia must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other countries. On December 30th, 2024, the Marriage Act (2024) was assented to. The bill includes a ban on same-sex marriage. It has not come into effect though, because the Minister of Justice has not set a date on which it will come into force.

The new FDA policy on blood donation eliminates deferrals and screening questions specific to men who have sex with men (MSM). Prospective donors will be asked the same set of questions regardless of their sex or sexual orientation.

The FDA changed its rules on men who have sex with men donating blood to a three-month deferral period in May of 2023

The Employment Act, 2023 bans discrimination based on "sexuality" and unfair dismissal based on an employee’s sexual orientation (92.1.f).

In 2023, Sinaloa added gender identity as a protected characteristic in its anti-discrimination law. Sexual orientation was already protected under federal law 20 years ago.

The Governor of Indiana signed a bill into law in May 2023 that prohibited local jurisdictions of enacting their own ordinances against the practice of conversion therapy effectively keeping the practice legal across the state until a state measure comes into effect.

In a landmark bill, Neuchâtel's parliament banned conversion therapy in May of 2023.

Minors under the age of 18 are unable to receive gender affirming care of all forms, making it a felony for those who try to do gender affirming care for minors. Adults over the age of 18, are able to receive gender affirming care in Oklahoma.

Adults over the age of 19 are eligible for gender affirming care under Medicaid. Minors under 18-19 are unable to get gender affirming care, there is a court case going on for the gender affirming care ban for minors. The new law is still in effect.

A new legislation lifted the former requirements for gender-affirming surgery and sterilization in order to legally change one’s gender. Recognition will be available for adults upon written application after a mandatory 30-day "period of reflection". Minors under the age of 18 are not allowed to change their gender status. The new law comes in effect on April 3rd 2023.

Tennessee introduced a bill banning "adult show performances" where minors could be present or be able to see. The wording of the bill describes "dressing as a gender different from the one assigned at birth" as part of a performance to be not suited for minors and thus banned in public spaces. This not only bans drag shows, but any performance from a trans person in public.

On April 1 2023, the Transfusion Act (Transfusionsgesetz, TFG) was amended to fully remove restrictions on blood donations by MSMs. Accordingly, the amendment to the law obliged the German Medical Association to subsequently adapt the blood donation guidelines within four months in agreement with the Paul Ehrlich Institute, Germany’s medical regulatory body.

Adults over the age of 18 are still able to freely get gender affirming care. SB 1138, specifically prohibits doctors from giving minors defined as under 18. Surgeries are banned for minors, HRT (Hormone replacement therapy) is not.

On March 29th 2023, SB 150 was passed in Kentucky which contains a ban on the education of gender identity or sexual orientation.

Gender affirming care is banned for minors under SF538, as of 2023. Adults are still able to get gender affirming care in Iowa, minors are defined as under 18 in this bill. Iowa doctors are subjected to prosecution if found doing gender affirming care to minors even with parental consent.

The Broadcasting Code for Broadcasting Licensees issued in 2018 bans hate speech and violence of any person or group of persons because of their sexual orientation. In March 2023, the Supreme Court overturned the 2021 decision banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

Legislation was passed to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (originally passed in 1976). All citizens of Michigan now receive "equal treatment under the law" regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

The Supreme Court of Justice annulled section 565 of the Military Justice Code, which previously banned same-sex sexual activity in armed forces. The court found that the law was incompatible with the Constitution and international agreements on human rights. However, transgender people were not explicitly mentioned in the ruling but there is no known law banning them.

Mentioning gender identity or sexual orientation to students before grade 5 is banned.

There are no excessive restrictions placed specifically on transgender people's access to gender-affirming care. This guidance has been revoked and reinstated multiple times, they were last reinstated on 3/3/23

Ministry of Health approved a Public Health Standard, eliminating the forced sterilisation requirement for changing the gender marker in the Registry Office.

It is Illegal to provide gender affirming care to minors in Mississippi following bill HB1125. As always, there is an exception made for intersex infants categorised in the aforementioned bill as "medically verifiable disorder of sex development".

In 2023, Parana began providing legal recognition to nonbinary people.

In February 2023, the starkly split (28-21) Highest Court of Bulgaria ruled that people could not change the gender marker on their legal documents.

After first being announced in March of 2020, and then being delayed, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on July 21, 2022, the Andorran government passed a law granting marriage rights to same-sex couples in the country. The law ultimately took effect in February 2023.

With the approval of the Trans Law on February 16, 2023, it was established that intersex minors should not receive unnecessary medical interventions, except in cases where medical advice requires otherwise in order to protect the health of the individual.

In 2023, Pernambuco began providing recognition to nonbinary people after a lawsuit ended in a nonbinary person's favour.

In 2023, the Amazonas State passed a law that banned the use of gender-neutral and non-binary language in schools. The law would be overturned in May 2024.

In 2023, the Federal Supreme Court ruled Rondonia's ban on gender-neutral and non-binary language in schools to be unconstitutional. Since then, there have been no known laws censoring LGBTIQ+ topics in Rondonia.

In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Gagauzia.

In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing. This law also applies in Chişinău.

In 2023, Moldova passed Law No. 2 which includes sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics from any kind of discrimination, including housing.

In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Gagauzia.

In 2023, the Parliament of Moldova passed Law No. 2 which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". This law also applies in Chişinău.

In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Chisinau.

In 2023, Moldova updated its laws against discrimination to include gender identity as a protected characteristic, including in employment. This law applies to Gagauzia.

In 2023, The Parliament of Moldova passed Law No.2 (2023) which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination". Protections in employment are included as well.

In 2023, The Parliament of Moldova passed Law No.2 (2023) which included sexual orientation and gender identity among grounds protected from "any kind of discrimination".

The Court of Final Appeal ruled in favour of the two men and found the surgical requirement unconstitutional.

The United States Virgin Islands has prohibited anti-gay discrimination against sexual orientation and gender identity since 2023.

2 or more same-sex couples cannot adopt. A gay man who is not in a relationship can adopt.

Sexual orientation was added as a protected category from discrimination in the constitution of the Netherlands after votes in Senate and House Of Representatives were successful. Previously the Equal Rights Act of 1993 protected sexual orientation and had been interpreted to protect gender identity, expression and sex characteristics as well.

In 2023, Tocantins passed a law granted legal recognition to nonbinary people.

Adults are still able to get gender affirming care under Utah law, Minors are unable to get gender affirming care under HB0316. Incarcerated transgender people will be placed in their biological sexes holding cells. Example being a transgender male to get incarcerated then he would go to the females holding cells due to his biological sex. Under SB16, inmates are forced to go to their gender assigned at birth cells.

In 2023, Paraiba began providing legal recognition to nonbinary people.

In 2023, Zacatecas provided legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification.

On July 21st, 2022, the Andorran government passed a law that allows transgender people to change their gender without medical intervention. The law took effect 6 months after it passed, on January 21st, 2023.

In 2023, the state of Parana sanctioned a law that prohibited the usage of gender-neutral and non-binary language in public schools.

On 15 January 2023, a court in Rome ruled against a school who had fired a trans professor due to her gender identity, claiming that it amounted to sex discrimination.

On 21 August 2022, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced at the National Day Rally that the Government would repeal section 377A of the Penal Code 1871. Later, on the 29th of November 2022, the Singaporean parliament voted in favor of decriminalizing gay sex. Then, on December 27th, 2022, the act was assented to by the President. The repeal took effect on January 3rd, 2023.

The age of consent in Singapore is 16 for opposite-sex sexual activity, female-female sexual activity and male-male sexual activity.

The Employment Act, 2023 bans discrimination based on "sexuality" and unfair dismissal based on an employee’s sexual orientation (92.1.f).

In January 2023, the Bosnian government passed legislation making gender affirming healthcare less affordable and more difficult to access. The law also considers certain procedures as ineligible for funding forcing trans Bosnians to seek such care abroad.

In 2023, the Gender Identity Support Program "Crece con Orgullo" began operating, which is aimed at children and adolescents from 3 to 17 years old, and includes gender-affirmative care. The state program was born under Decree 3 (2019) created by the Regulation of Article 23 of Law No. 21,120, which recognizes and protects the Right to Gender Identity.

SB 254 bans all gender-affirming care for minors and some adults. Adults have to go through only a certified physician and have to go through rigorous mental health checks with board-certified psychiatrists. SB-254 also arrests "government entities" for administering gender-affirming care.

Bulgaria has recently been stepping up against lgbtq+ discrimination. Widely supported legislation

Discrimination in bulgaria is illegal. Recently Bulgaria has stepped up against anti lgbtq discrimination with new legislation

The congress of Mexico’s northeastern border state Tamaulipas has voted to recognise same-sex marriage, making it legal across the country. Becoming the last of the country’s states to do so, Tamaulipas amended the state’s Civil Code on Wednesday, setting off cheers of “Yes, we can!” from supporters of the change.

Same-sex marriage became legal in Guerrero in 2022 after a law passed in October, effective December 31. In 2015, the definition of a marriage being between a man and a woman was ruled unconstitutional but Guerrero wouldn’t amend it until 2022.

Trans law prohibits conversion therapy intended to change sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

On December 22, 2022, the Spanish Congress approves a "Trans Law" If the law is approved, this point marks that reports or evidence will no longer be needed for a person to make an official registration change of their gender identity. According to the General Directorate of Sexual Diversity and Rights, this can be done "through a system of double appearance, without medical or judicial protection."

By unanimous vote, the Plenary of the local Congress approved a reform to article 204 of the Penal Code of the State of Nuevo León in order to sanction from two to five years in prison whoever carries out conversion practices.

Article 3-2(o) of Law No. 10/2004 on Health System Law (Amended by Law No. 13/2022), states that the health policy must comply with the access to family planning, reproductive, school, visual, oral and mental health and early diagnosis, without discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Article 3-B(e) of Decree-Law nº 14/2004 on the Exercise of Health Professions, Amended by Decree-Law No. 88/2022, states that the health professional must comply, in particular, with the following professional duties: "Take care of people without discrimination based on nationality, ancestry, race, territory of origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or ideological beliefs, education and economic situation or social status."

In 2022, the US Congress passed the Respect for Marriage Act, requiring all US states and territories to recognize legal same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions.

The age of consent is 16 years old for heterosexual and homosexual sex.

In December of 2022, Barbados' High Court ruled that laws which criminalize buggery and "gross indecency" were unconstitutional, and struck them down from the Sexual Offences Act. On May 25th, 2023, 5 months after the oral decision was handed down, the Court released a written document explaining their reasoning for their judgement.

Articles 11-3 and 18-3a of the Labour Code (1997), as amended in 2003, prohibit direct or indirect discrimination on the basis of "sexual orientation" in employment. Article 94(2b) establishes the employer’s duty to act against such discrimination. Under Article 8(1), the prohibition on discrimination based on "sexual orientation" is contained in the Law on Equal Treatment (2010) applies to employment and access to labour market instruments and services. In 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union declared in a case from Poland (J.K. v TP S.A., Case No. C-356/21) (2023) that freelance workers are also protected by EU law prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of "sexual orientation" in employment. In December of 2022, Joanna ?elek won her case against her employer in regards to transgender discrimination in the workplace, effectively protecting transgender people in the workplace

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act bans discrimination in hiring, firing, housing, and schooling on the basis of sex. In December 2022, with implemented legally-binding regulations the sex option also explicitly includes sexual orientation and gender identity.

The State Congress approved the prohibition of the Efforts to Correct Sexual and Gender Orientation (Ecosig) in Sonora, for which the entity became the 12th entity to legislate against this type of actions, considering that they are practices that violate human rights.

Following the Health Canada decision to remove the deferral for men who have sex with men, Héma-Québec will remove it as well, but a little bit later than other provinces. In the Fall 2022, men who have sex with men will be allowed to donate plasma without deferral, but not blood or platelets yet. On December 4, 2022, the criteria will be expanded for blood and platelets. Donors will be asked about sexual partners and pregnancy history instead of being singled out for their sexual orientation.

Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill 2022: Under the amended laws, people will be able to nominate a sex descriptor of their choice, including male, female, trans man, trans woman, ‘agender’, ‘genderqueer’ or ‘non-binary’ as long as the change isn’t sought for fraudulent or improper purposes.

New changes to blood donation screening questions mean men who have sex with men will no longer have to wait four months before giving blood, and now will receive the same criteria as heterosexual men.

Since November 23 2022, trans people in Cyprus can update their legal gender simply by applying online. While they can submit medical documentation if they think that would support their demand, there is no obligation to do so. A person must be at least 18 years old to request this change.

Article 364(2) of the Penal Code (2022) prohibits discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of their sexual orientation. The Labor Code (2021) does not explicitly protect LGBT people from discrimination.

Article 364(2) of the Penal Code (2022) bans discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of their sexual orientation. There is no explicit legal protection against discrimination based on gender identity. Law 1/2016 on Personal Data Protection establishes in its articles 10 and 41 the protection of personal data related to "sexual life" that implies discrimination.

In 2022, a court in Rondonia ruled that nonbinary people must be provided legal recognition.

Paraguay prohibits conversion therapy based on sexual choice and identity mentioned in Article 3 of Law No. 7018 on Mental Health.

In 2022, Florida’s Board of Medicine banned gender affirming healthcare for trans youth.

Hidalgo became the first state to recognize non-binary people.

In 2022, Tamaulipas became the last state in Mexico to recognise same-sex marriage, making it legal nationwide.

A same-sex marriage bill was introduced to Congress on October 12, 2022 by Deputy Jesús Díaz (MORENA). It was approved by a Congress committee on 17 October with 4 votes in favour and 2 abstentions, and a final vote was scheduled for Wednesday, 19 October. Congress passed the bill on 19 October by 23 votes to 5 with seven abstentions. Deputy Emilio Antonio Contreras Martínez de Escobar, a supporter of the legislation, said that "[i]t is necessary that, as representatives of society, we listen and represent society through this type of legislative actions". The bill was supported by members of the National Regeneration Movement and the Institutional Revolutionary Party. Opponents of the legislation organised prayer rallies outside the Congress building. The bill will take effect once it is published in the state's official journal.

In October 2022, the state of Mexico legalised same-sex marriage.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following the Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

Following the Canadian Blood Services guidelines, men who have sex with men will be allowed to donate on September 30, 2022 and onwards without a deferral.

After having a 3 month deferral for MSMs to donate blood was deemed unfair, it is now completely legal for MSMs to donate blood with no deferral as long as they have been tested negative for HIV, which everyone has to do before donating blood, regardless of sexuality.

Following the Canadian Blood Services guidelines.

There is no restrictions on MSMs donating blood anymore on the Falkland Islands.

On 25 September, Cuba held a referendum on the development of a new family code that includes provisions that would legalise same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption. Article 30 and 31 allow for same-sex adoption and explicitly grant the right to couples using forms of assisted reproductive technology. On 26 September, the President of the Cuban National Electoral Council confirmed that the referendum had passed with 66.87% of the vote. They also confirmed the result is valid and binding. The law will come into effect upon formal confirmation, expected 30 September.

On 25 September, Cuba held a referendum on the development of a new family code that includes provisions that would legalise same-sex marriage and same-sex adoption. On 26 September, the President of the Cuban National Electoral Council confirmed that the referendum had passed with 66.87% of the vote. They also confirmed the result is valid and binding. The law will come into effect upon formal confirmation, expected 30 September.

Judges have struck down Montana's ban on birth certificate gender marker changes for transgender people. The judges argue the state acted in bad faith, as they were told to suspend the requirement for surgery, not the change of birth certificates altogether.

Durango state legalized Same Sex marriages at 19 September 2022

Since September 2022, gay and bisexual men can legally donate blood within Malta after the same defferal period as heterosexual people.

A 1-year deferral was implemented following the publication of standardized donor history questionnaire in December 2019. Previously, there was an indefinite ban on donations. In December 2019 this was changed to a 4-month deferral period for blood donors. Since September 2022, the ban was lifted completely.

Adoption by same-sex couples in Quintana Roo was legalized by the state congress in August 2022.

Following a ruling of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court on August 29, 2022, consensual same-sex intercourse between adults in private is no longer illegal in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Homosexuality is legal since 2022.

On August 26th 2022, the age of consent had been equalized to 14 years after the approval of in Chilean Senate and subsequent approval by the House of Deputies which abolished Article 365. Article 365 was known as the last homophobic law in Chile and activists celebrated it's defeat as a sign for full legal equality for LGBT Chileans.

Under the Chilean Law.

In 2022, the Taliban criminalised gender affirming surgery and has made it clear that any forms of care would not be recognised.

On August 16, 2022, Pennsylvania governor signed an executive order against conversion therapy. While not a full on ban, it forbids providers from receiving any government funds or reimbursement for such practices and offers ways to denounce any providers who partake in it.

In 2022, Lithuania published a protocol on gender affirming healthcare for the first time. However, while it provides for hormone therapy, it does not provide for sex reassignment surgery which is unavailable in the public health system.

On August 3, 2022, Vietnamese Health Ministry published a document saying that homosexuality is not disease and that conversion therapy to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity was illegal. It is currently not clear what the consequences of partaking in the practice will be, if any.

A law, passed in February 2022, inspired by Florida's infamous ‘Don’t say gay’ bill, went into effect in Mississippi schools starting in the 2022-23 school year. It prohibits the discussion of LGBT topics in school

"The rules for the donor to donate blood and its components of a mandatory medical examination within the framework of a guaranteed amount of free medical care" approved by order of the Minister of Healthcare of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. RK HМ-102/2020, was amended in 2022 and includes in its "List of questions to identify additional information that limits or prevents admission to donation", the following: 11. Have you had promiscuous sexual relations with heterosexual or homosexual partners in the last 12 months. 12. Have you had an irregular relationship with a homosexual partner(s) in the last 12 months. 13. Have you had a regular relationship with a regular homosexual partner over the past 12 months.

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the state’s 1976 Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Such includes protection in sectors including employment, housing, education and public accommodations.

On July 26, 2022, Kenya moved to ban surgeries on intersex infants.

New legislation only allows intersex persons identified as male or female at birth to request a change to “I.”

The Children Act 2022 states that “The Principal Registrar shall take measures to ensure correct documentation and registration of intersex children at birth.” There's also an amendment to the Births and Deaths Registration Act which states that the Register “shall include details of an intersex child and intersex person.”

On July 19th, 2022, the Greek Parliament approved a bill that banned surgeries on intersex people under the age of 15 that “seek to ensure that a child ascribes to traditional notions of male and female.”

In July 2022, Kazakhstan banned the Disney/Pixar animated film 'Lightyear' after the country's Culture and Sports Minister responded to complaints from local conservative and religious groups regarding the film's inclusion of a same-sex kiss. In January 2024, an LGBTQ-education website for teenagers, SelfTanu.kz, was blocked by Kazakhstan's Culture and Information Ministry, which citied safeguarding children's rights and respecting Kazakhstan's societal norms and traditions as reasons for the ban.

On June 16, 2022, Constitutional court ruled prohibition of same-sex marriage unconstitutional. The court ordered the Slovenian Parliament to bring legislation in line within six months, although the ruling would take effect immediately after publication. On October 18, 2022, the National Assembly passed the bill enshrining same-sex marriages and adoption in law. The Act Amending the Family Code came into effect on January 31, 2023.

On June 16, 2022, Constitutional court found ban on adoption by same-sex people unconstitutional. The court ordered the Slovenian Parliament to bring legislation in line within six months, although the ruling would take effect immediately after publication. On 18 October 2022, the National Assembly passed the bill enshrining same-sex marriages and adoption in law. The Act Amending the Family Code came into effect on 31 January 2023.

There are two alternatives to traditional marriage for same-sex couples in Israel: 1. Recognition of “Reputed Couples” (common-law partners), which enjoy similar legal rights and duties as legally married couples, per judicial findings in HCJ 1000/92 Bavli v. The Great Rabbinical Court (1994); 2. Registration before the Israeli Population Registration of marriages celebrated abroad, which renders the civil (legal) status of reputed and/or same-sex couples equal to that of legally married couples -per the Israeli High Court ruling in Yossi Ben-Ari and others v. Director of Population Administration, Ministry of Interior (2006). Same-sex marriage is not legal in Israel. However, same-sex marriages celebrated abroad can be registered before the Israeli Population Registry per the Israeli High Court ruling in Yossi Ben-Ari and others v. Director of Population Administration, Ministry of Interior (2006), which renders the civil (legal) status of reputed and/or same-sex couples equal to that of legally married couples. In June 2021, after several Israeli couples received civil marriage licences online from the US state of Utah without having to travel abroad physically, the Population Registry announced that it would stop recognising unions issued online from Utah. However, several couples (including same-sex couples) who married online filed a lawsuit. A court in Lod ruled in their favour, thus validating their marriages. So Civil unions and Foreign same-sex marriage are recognized in Israel.

On July 5th, 2022, The High Court of Justice for Antigua and Barbuda struck down sections of the Sexual Offences Act of 1995 that made homosexuality illegal. In the ruling, the age of consent was set the same for any two persons, regardless of gender.

As a result of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court's ruling that decriminalized sodomy, references to sex in the constitution were interpreted to include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected categories against discrimination. "In giving a liberal and purposive interpretation to section 14(3) of the Constitution the reference to “sex” ought not to merely reference a physical gender. Such an approach would be too linear and restrictive. The reference to “sex” would necessarily encompass concepts such as gender identity, sexual character, and sexual orientation. It would be self-defeating to the constitutional provision if the notion of sex were to be separated from matters of sexual orientation and sexual identification since the concept of sex as a physical gender carries with it a perception of how people identify and are oriented even in those instances when the identification and orientation are stereotypical or traditional in nature."

The High Court of Justice for Antigua and Barbuda ruled that sections of the Sexual Offences Act of 1995 which made homosexual sex illegal were unconstitutional, and struck them down.

In April 2022, Vermont passed House Bill 628, simplifying the process of legal gender change and basing it on self-identification. It went into effect on July 1, 2022.

AL HB322 mandates that: An individual or group of individuals providing classroom instruction to students in kindergarten through the fifth grade at a public K-12 school shall not engage in classroom discussion or provide classroom instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity in a manner that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards. The State Board of Education shall adopt rules for the implementation and enforcement of this section. It was signed by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 7th 2022 and will go into effect on the first day of the third month following said signature.

Florida HB 1557 bans discussions of sexuality and gender identity in public schools. It also prohibits districts from withholding information from parents unless they believe it may result in abuse/neglect. It also mandates parents to screen any health questionnaires before the school year begins. Districts that violate this policy can be sued for statutory damages and court fees. As of 2023, it was expanded to 12th grade. There were also numerous other changes to the bill.

Switzerland approved same-sex marriage with a national referendum.

On July 1st, 2022, Slovenia removed the ban and will now vet donors according to how risky their sexual behavior is, regardless of their sexual orientation.

In July 2022, the Court of First Instance allowed a trans man to change their gender markers and their first name in the civil status registry.

The new law of same sex marriage for Switzerland also guarantees adoption rights for same sex couples.

The new Zerolo law, passed on June 30th, prohibits discrimination federally on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Spain's Zerolo law protects LGBT people from housing discrimination.

Spanish law prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, and "any other personal or social condition or circumstance.” in employment and provision of goods and services. A comprehensive anti-discrimination bill, called the Zerolo Law, was passed by the Cortes Generales on 30 June 2022.

Vermont-born residents can change their gender marker to an X on their birth certificate.

On June 23 2022, a judgement passed to allow trans individuals to modify their gender marker without proof of surgery. However, a signed statement from a medical associate is required. Non-binary options absent.

Starting June 17 2022, Quebecers can change their gender marker to an X on their birth certificate, free of charge and with no consulting required. They can also be classified as a parent rather than a mother or father on their child's birth certificate. Since March 4th, 2024, non-binary people can also request the X gender marker on their health cards and driver's licenses.

Same-sex marriage became legal in Veracruz after the legislature approved a reform to the Civil Code on June 13, 2022. The reform passed with 38 votes for and four against.

The Congress of Hidalgo prohibited conversion therapies , it will also punish this practice with up to 3 years in prison.

In 2022, Decree No. 43538 was issued in Costa Rica, providing for nonbinary people to have their gender markers marked as X or N/I.

With 33 votes in favor and seven abstentions, a reform was approved to punish up to three years in prison for those who implement conversion therapy.

The age of consent of 16 years is equal for everyone.

Civil unions recognized by courts in Latvia with limited rights.

In 2022, Gagauzia passed a motion prohibiting media from reporting on LGBTIQ+ topics. The rest of Moldova has no such laws however.

Despite not having same-sex marriage, Croatia allows joint adoption for same-sex couples. This follows a six-year legal battle which was finally settled when the High Administrative Court rejected an appeal by a government ministry against an earlier ruling by the Zagreb court. The ministry can no longer appeal this verdict.

In 2022, Gagauzia passed a law banning media from reporting on LGBTIQ+ issues.

With 20 votes in favor and four abstentions, the State Congress prohibited conversion therapies in Baja California, by adding Chapter XII called Crimes Against Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression.

Montana will no longer amend sex markers on birth certificates, unless biological sex was "marked wrong" at birth.

In May 2022, the guidelines for gender-affirming care were revoked forcing trans people to go abroad for such care. They were reinstated in 2023.

Since 2022, persons over 18 years of age qualified for all acts of civil life may, from now on, request the Civil Registry Offices of Natural Persons to change and record their first name and gender in the birth record to adapt them to their self-perceived identity, regardless of judicial authorization in Bahia.

The amendment, introduced in the context of the bill on the "Personal Doctor", introduces a ban on so-called "treatments or conversion practices", ie methods aimed at changing or suppressing the sexual orientation, the gender identity or expression of an LGBT+ individual. The amendment, however, does not include adults who, as stated in Parliament, can undergo conversion therapy with their consent. There is also no mention of people practicing these therapies other than specialists, leaving a legal loophole for spiritual leaders and priests. The LGBT+ organizations protested and demanded the inclusion of all the above

In May 10, 2022 the Greek Minister of Health, Thanos Plevris submitted an amendment to the bill for the “personal doctor”, based on article 1 of which institutes the prohibition of practical conversions to vulnerable individuals by professionals. With the term "professionals" the amendment defines those who receive remuneration to proceed with such "treatments", leaving a legal gap in practices e.g. of the Church, such as exorcism or other covert practices, which do not involve remuneration. Also, the term "vulnerable" means minors or those who are under legal assistance. At the same time, the provision prohibits professionals from inviting, promoting or advertising conversion practices performed by themselves or other third parties, professionals or not. Violation of the law in addition to the prescribed disciplinary and administrative sanctions, will be punished with imprisonment and a fine, while the repeated commission of the above act constitutes an aggravating circumstance.

SB 184 bans all Gender affirming care for minors and makes it a class C felony for those who participate in it. Adults can still get gender affirming care.

The restrictions were removed.

Non-binary gender "X" is recognized on all official documents, but court order is required. A ruling of the Third Family Court of Santiago, issued on April 25, 2022, ordered the Civil Registry and Identification Service to register a 17-year-old adolescent with non-binary gender on the birth certificate, being the first judicial resolution of its kind in the country. On May 25, 2022, the First Civil Court of Santiago issued a ruling recognizing an adult person as non-binary and ordering the Civil Registry to rectify the birth certificate. On October 14, 2022, the Civil Registry officially issued to Shane Cienfuegos the first non-binary identity card with the marker "X" in the country. In May 2023, the first Chilean passport with a non-binary gender marker was granted to Valentino Victoria Liberona. "I" option for intersex children is available on birth certificates.

In 2022, a new and modern measure was authorized by the Corregedoria-Geral (CGJ) of Rio Grande do Sul. From now on, notaries accept non-binary gender in civil birth registration. However, it would be repealed in 2023.

There is no criteria specifically preventing MSMs from donating blood in Cyprus as of April 2022.

MSMs face a 6-month deferral in order to donate blood.

In 2022, Amazonas began providing legal recognition to nonbinary people.

As of 2022, all passports are able to get a gender marker X on the US State website or in person. Social Security will be able to change the name as well, unknown of the date when allowed. Check any of the states for Drivers ID or Birth certificates.

Between April 11th, 2022, and January 22nd, 2025, the United States allowed people to have an X gender on their passports at a national level.

The legislators of the Jalisco Congress voted in favor of the prohibition of Conversion Therapy in Jalisco.

In 2022, Nuevo León began recognising nonbinary gender identities after granting it to a 23-year-old university student.

Amended Act No.111 of 2003 requires for transgender people to change their legal gender, (1) be at least 18 years of age, (2) not currently married, (3) no child less than 18 years, (4) infertile (no gonads or persistent lack of gonadal function), (5) and has a body which appears to have genital parts of those of the opposite sex. And also requires medical certificate by two or more psychiatrist. On October 16th 2023, a Japanese transgender man won his case in court to allow him to change his legal gender without sterilization. The law was deemed unconstitutional. It remains to be seen what changes will be made to the law and when they will come in effect.

On March 28, 2022, the deferral period has been reduced to four months.

Banned for sexual orientation only, not gender identity.

Conversion therapy on the basis of sexual orientation is illegal however this does not extend to gender identity.

In 2022, France removed the deferral period for gay and bisexual men donating blood, replacing it with a new policy that applies to all donors, regardless of sexual orientation.

In all of France.

In 2022, France removed the deferral period for gay and bi men donating blood, replacing it with a new policy that applies to all donors, regardless of sexual orientation.

In 2022, Sinaloa provided legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification.

In 2022, France removed the deferral period for gay and bi men donating blood, replacing it with a new policy that applies to all donors, regardless of sexual orientation. This also applies to Wallis and Futuna

Catalonia recognizes non-binary people in official documents, also shows and approach via official articles about non-binary and resources for non-binary people.

LGBT+ marriage Legal

Since March 10, 2022, joint parenthood of same-sex couples is legal after the entry into force of Law 21,400 on Equal Marriage, which explicitly guarantees non-discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity for custody purposes, filiation and adoption whether or not the couples are married or whether or not they had their children through assisted human fertilization In addition, the motherhood of transgender women and the fatherhood of transgender men are recognized on the birth certificates of their children.

The Chilean president has signed into law a bill that was approved by the Congress legalizing same-sex marriage.

The Constitutional Court of Colombia ruled that non-binary people should be able to choose an X instead of having to put male or female on their official documentation. Also, in August 2023 Colombia began allowing an X to be put on passports

The ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2022, said in an interview that no one is banned from serving in the military because of their sexual orientation. Quote "According to our Constitution, no one can be discriminated against for any reason." indicates that discrimination based on any reason in Kazakhstan is illegal according to the constitution, the same applies to military service. Since transgenderism is not classified as a mental illness in this country, trans people have legal rights to serve in the military, just like any other citizen.

In 2022, Baja California added gender identity as a protected characteristic in its anti-discrimination laws.

It was revealed in May 2018 that 8 same-sex couples were filing adoption applications. According to a 2017 survey by the National Council to Prevent Discrimination, 44% of the Nayarit population supported adoption by same-sex couples. In February 2022, a government official confirmed that same-sex couples are permitted to adopt.

With 112 affirmative votes and 8 opposed votes, the Parliament of New Zealand passed the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Act, banning conversion therapy on February 15, 2022, which took partial effect on February 19, 2022, with the remaining protections for those over 18 with "decision-making" capacity where "serious harm" has not been caused will take effect on July 19, 2022.

The Kuwaiti Constitutional Court has overturned Article 198 of the Penal Code, which criminalized “imitation of the opposite sex”, because it violates Article 30 of the constitution that guarantees personal freedom. However, there's still censorship of LGBT issues under Article 21 of the Press and Publications Law (Law No. 3) (2006), which prohibits the publication of anything that would insult public morals. This law was extended to include online publications under the Law Regulating Electronic Media (Law No. 8) (2016). In August 2023, Kuwait banned the 'Barbie' movie, claiming it "promoted homosexuality." There is still prevalent deportations for transgender people they are defined as cross-dressers to police.

The Health Ministry banned medical professionals from conducting conversion therapy.

On February 11th, 2022, Fausto Martínez became the first person in Mexico to receive a non-binary gender marker on their birth certificate. The marker was issued by the Civil Registry of Guanajuato.

Article 2.27 of the Civil Code allows any non-married person to change legal gender if this is medically possible. The second paragraph states, however, that the procedures for changing gender should be led according to a separate law. The Parliament and the Government of Lithuania refuse to take any actions on adopting such a law after it lost the case of L v. Lithuania in the European Court of Human Rights in 2007. Since then, gender change has become possible only with a court's decision and sex reassignment surgery. It was proposed to eliminate this provision in 2009, and once again in 2013. In April 2017, the European Court of Human Rights ruled, in A.P., Garçon and Nicot v. France, that it is discriminatory and a human rights violation to require transgender people to undergo surgery to alter their official documents. Subsequently, two Lithuanian trans men were allowed by Lithuanian courts to change their gender on their official documents without them undergoing surgery beforehand. Lithuanian LGBT groups are now calling on future legislation scrapping the requirement for surgery to be introduced. Effective from February 2, 2022, transgender individuals within Lithuania who want to change their legal name and/or sex can do so legally without sex reassignment surgery under new justice regulations. However, trans people who wish to change their name on official documents will still have to obtain a certificate from a Lithuanian or EU healthcare establishment of “diagnosed transgenderism”

Starting in February 2022, Sweden began restricting gender affirming care to minors with the Sweden’s National Board of Health and Welfare saying that "the risks outweigh the benefits currently". Sweden now reserves gender affirming care for minors for "exceptional" circumstances.

The regulation adopted in 1999 is now obsolete, but no new regulation has been adopted. As a result, the current practice of gender recognition and the provision of medical services in relation to gender transition no longer corresponds to the Regulation. For example, genetic testing is no longer required. The Commission, which started its work in February 2022, has confirmed that the determination of chromosomal sex by a geneticist is not medically justified, that compulsory genetic testing is unethical and that this requirement has been abandoned.

In 2022, Baja California provided legal gender recognition for trans people on the basis of self-identification. Since 2024, the procedure has extended to minors and nonbinary people.

The National Assembly approved the new law unanimously, voting 142-0 on Tuesday evening.

The French National Assembly (which has jurisdiction in Mayotte) approved a law banning conversion therapy unanimously, voting 142-0.

According to French laws.

As part of France

As part of France

In all of France

According to French laws.

According to French laws

In all of France

In January 2022, by a unprecedented court order a same-sex couple legally adopted a child in Taiwan. The Legislative Yuan is yet to codify within legislation the recent court ruling (based on a 2019 "partial" adoption law).

In January 10, 2022 the Greek Minister of Health, Thanos Plevris, and the Deputy Minister of Health, Mina Gaga signed the determination of the content of the "Blood Donor History". In the new form, sexual orientation is disconnected from the criteria that must be met by prospective blood donors.

Conversion therapy is banned in Saskatchewan under federal Canadian law.

Banned federally.

Conversion therapy is banned in New Brunswick under federal Canadian law.

Conversion therapy is banned in the Northwest Territories under federal Canadian law.

Conversion therapy in Canada is banned nationwide under bill C-4(44-1) which recieved Royal Assent on December 8th 2021 and went into effect 30 days after on January 7th 2022. Two previous legislative attempts failed.

Conversion therapy is banned in British Columbia under federal Canadian law.

Article 6 of the Labor Code, in force since January 1, 2022, prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

Kenya National Standards for Blood Transfusion Service guideline published by Kenyan Ministry of Health in 2022 does not include specific ban on blood donation by MSMs. However, sexual activity between men is illegal.

Since 2022, LGBT people are allowed to serve in the military

LGBT discrimination in employment in Zhambyl Oblysy is illegal

There is limited protection based on sexual orientation. The Personal Data Protection Act, No. 9 of 2022, states: "'special categories of personal data' means, the personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, the processing of genetic data, biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person, data concerning health or data concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation, personal data relating to offences, criminal proceedings and convictions, or personal data relating to a child."

Conversion therapy is not explicitly prohibited by national law, but medical doctors regulated by the National Medical Council are barred from engaging in it. However, in some regions conversion therapy has been explicitly banned.

There is no legal gender recognition procedure. However, some exceptions have been documented in 2022. In 2022 the Supreme Court ordered the legislative assembly to create a procedure but they failed to do so within the deadline and still have not.

The Comprehensive Care Standard for the LGBTIQ+ population in health facilities, issued by the Ministry of Health and Sports, is applied at the national level within the framework of the current regulation of the Unified Health System, in a mandatory manner for all health establishments, whether public, private and short-term social security; as well as natural and legal persons with responsibilities in the health care of LGBTIQ+ people. Section 10.2 on Specific Recommendations to be taken into account states that "Guidance should be given on the danger of resorting to “reconversion and reparative therapies” that have no scientific basis and can generate psychological consequences for the person. Remember that such therapies are prohibited." Section 12.3 on Specific Recommendations for the Health Care Team states that “Reparative Therapy, which seeks to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, is inherently coercive and incompatible with health care."

All able-bodied male citizens from ages 20–27, must serve either 18 months in the navy or one year in all other services. After serving out the term of service Ukraine's conscripts become part of the inactive reserve and are eligible to be recalled for mobilization until they reach age 55 or age 60 for officers. According to law, homosexuality is not a reason for exemption from the army. However, many young gay men try to avoid call-up to military service, as they are afraid to face unauthorized relations and other difficulties. In 2018, Viktor Pylypenko, who had served in the Donbass area for two years during the Russia–Ukraine war, became the first Ukrainian soldier to come out publicly. In 2019, several gay soldiers in the Ukrainian army participated in a photo exhibition called "We are here". In 2021, Pylypenko was trying to organize a special unit in the Ukrainian army for LGBT soldiers.[42] In July 2021, Pylypenko stated there were 16 open LGBT soldiers in the Ukrainian army. The 2022 Russian invasion resulted in an increased influx of openness and acceptance regarding LGBTQ soldiers in the Ukrainian military. A growing number of soldiers disclosed their identity, believing that they could fight not just for their home country but also against existing stereotypes. The invasion also saw the spread of "unicorn insignia" which Ukrainian LGBTQ soldiers sew onto their uniforms. The unicorn was chosen due to its nature as "fantastic 'non-existent' creature", sarcastically countering claims about there being no LGBT+ individuals in the Ukrainian military.

law passed outlawing lgbtq discrimination in most public places.

Change of sex is legal though there are now specific laws concerning the matter. In 1993, the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland stated that a change of sex should be "irreversible"; many judges interpreted it as the person had to go under surgery. In 2012, the Federal Department of Justice and Police via its Federal Office for Civil Registration released a statement about how transsexualism should be handled by cantonal Register offices. The FOCR stated that the Judges and Authorities should cease to oblige a person to go through forced sterilisation in order to have their sex change recognised. Furthermore, a person is granted to choose his or her gender according to his or her social gender and not anymore according to his or her biological gender.

Estonia has put in place a 4 month deferral period for MSMs in place of its life-time ban.

Legal protections in the province under Law 3467-K on Access to Housing and Land for the LGBTIQNB+ Population.

In 2021, the state government of Mato Grosso do Sul passed a prohibition on the use of gender-neutral and nonbinary language in schools.

Legalized in 2021.

On 20 December 2021, the Secretary General of Government, Libia Dennise García Muñoz, issued an official directive addressed to officials of the state civil registry that, effective immediately, same-sex couples can marry in the state.

Deferral was lowered to 6 months.

Article 134A of the Penal Code (2000), amended by Law No. 1,482 (2011), criminalizes discrimination based on "sexual orientation", while Article 136C (3) and (4) increases the penalty if such discrimination is committed by public servants or during the provision of public services. These provisions prohibit discrimination based on “sexual orientation” in general terms and therefore apply to employment. Article 136C (6) also includes the reason for denial or restriction of employment rights as an aggravating circumstance. Added to the previous factor we have the SU440-21 decision of the Colombian Constitutional Court. The Colombian Supreme Court "Corte Constitucional de Colombia" ruled on December 9, 2021 based on decision SU440-21 that trans people in Colombia cannot be discriminated against due to their gender identity when receiving financial pensions from the State, despite the ruling of having as its object the receipt of financial pensions from the State, the sentence in its paragraph 55, section III makes it clear that the principle by which this decision was taken is that gender identity is protected by the general constitutional clause of article 13 of the Constitution of Colombia, making clear that discrimination based on gender identity is prohibited in other areas, which includes discrimination in housing and employment. The Colombian Ministry of the Interior released a presidential decree in spring 2016 that provides a broad policy of procedural obligations for government institutions and territorial entities in relation to LGBTI rights. The document calls for the creation of an Intersectoral Commission to Guarantee the Rights of the LGBTI Community (Spanish: Comisión Intersectorial para la Garantía de los Derechos de la comunidad LGBTI). The decree specifically addresses the rights of LGBTI Colombians in public education, health care, prisons and as victims of armed conflicts. The text clarifies that “national entities cannot refuse to recognize that a same-sex couple can form a family and, consequently, enjoy the constitutional protections and equal opportunities provided to other families”. [26] In May 2018, President Juan Manuel Santos issued an executive decree ordering the Ministry of the Interior to continue guaranteeing the rights of LGBT people in the social sector, namely in health, education, work, housing, recreation, sport and culture, as well as establish support programs. Therefore, this decree serves as a prohibition of housing and employment discrimination at the state level, reinforcing previous jurisdiction and legislation.

Banned in all of Canada

Banned through all of Canada

The Legislature of the Oaxaca Congress established that anyone who forces a person to receive a conversion therapy will be punished with jail.

At the end of 2021, Governor Stitt issued an executive order, preventing the state from issuing new birth certificates with a change in legal gender. The state legislature codified the ban in 2022, and legal challenges were filed in that same year.

Michigan does recognize gender X marker on all passports and all government IDs. 2021 Governor Whitmer has stated in a letter to her staff saying that she is allowing people to get X markers on drivers licenses and passports, as well as birth certificates. In 2022, US State Government allows all passports to have gender marker X. This is only for passports and not for other government issued ids, it is still states discretion for gender markers as of 2024

In November, the Zurich cantonal council voted to ban conversion therapy.

Several cantons have passed bans on conversion therapy while others have yet to take any action. At the federal level, however, the presence of a ban is less clear. In 2016 the National Council stated that conversion therapy and similar practices would go against the "loi sur les professions de la psychologie" (Psychological Professions Act) and should therefore be banned however the enforcement of this is seemingly non-existent.

In 2021, the 3rd Chamber of Private Law of the Court of Justice of Sao Paulo ruled that nonbinary people should be provided legal gender recognition in the state.

Censorship became "other punishment" in the state of Texas, and in Florida Govt. DeSantis wants to ban LGBT topics from being discussed in schools. Generally, LGBT Topics are considered under the Free Speech Clause. Due to the nature of the current laws, and state decisions such as in Florida; "Varies by region" is the best indicator to use.

Numerous schools and libraries in Texas have been instructed to terminate or remove books with topics that, "make students feel uneasy". The topics under fire include (but are not limited to) lgbtq characters, same-sex relationships and gender discussion. Teachers that ignore this law could be fired.

Currently in the Philippines there is one region that has put a ban on conversion therapy- Bataan.

In 2021, the State of Rondonia passed State Law No. 5123 which prohibited the use of gender-neutral and non-binary language in schools. It was ruled unconstitutional and struck down by the Federal Supreme Court in 2023.

The Congress of the State of Tlaxcala approved a reform that prohibits and punishes with up to 4 years in prison conversion therapies.

The Justice of Alagoas recognized for the first time a non-binary person. The decision allows a person registered with a male name and gender, but who does not recognize themselves as male or female, to have a new birth certificate, without gender. Coordinator of the Itinerant Justice project, Emanuella Porangaba highlighted that the sentence will serve as a basis for future requests from non-binary people. “Fenix was the first, certainly not the last person to fall into this situation. The judiciary has already taken the first step and is open to accepting these fair and dignified claims that grant citizens the fullest citizenship, which until then this was mitigated”.

From October 2021, gay and bisexual men can donate blood, regardless of when they last had sex. Israel no longer quarantines MSM blood and treats all donors equally, requiring no extra screening beyond the standard process.

The Congress of Colima approved reforms to the state Penal Code to sanction whoever imparts, promotes, offers, applies, finances, submits or forces, with or without profit, another to receive conversion therapies . People who break the law will be sentenced to two to five years in prison and will receive 50 to 100 hours of work in favor of the community. This crime may be prosecuted ex officio.

On September 24, 2021, new guidelines were introduced. Men in monogamous relationships with men can donate blood with no deferral. However, men who have sex with men outside of a monogamous relationship still face a 4 month deferral.

The congress of Sonora has voted to legalize same sex marriage.

The congress of Querétaro approved to legalize same sex marriage.

Homosexuality is Illegal.

The Taliban censors all forms of LGBTQ advocacy in the country.

Homosexuality is Illegal.

Since September 2021, Morelos provided for legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification. Since November 2021, it is also provided for minors.

In 2021, Amazonas began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people would not be recognised until 2022.

In 2021, Bahia began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people would not be recognised until 2022.

In 2021, Goias began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people would not be granted recognition until 2023.

In 2021, Minas Gerais began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people would not be recognised until 2023.

In 2021, Parana began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people would not be recognised until 2023.

In 2021, Paraiba began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people would not be recognised until 2023.

In 2021, Pernambuco began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people would not be recognised until 2023.

In 2021, Rio Grande do Norte began proving legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people were not recognised until 2023.

In 2021, Rio Grande do Sul began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people would not be recognised until 2022.

In 2021, Rondonia began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people were not recognised until 2022.

In 2021, Sao Paulo began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people would not be recognised until 2 months later.

In 2021, the Federal District began providing legal recognition to intersex people under Brazilian federal law. However, there was no legal recognition of nonbinary people until 2023.

In 2021, intersex people were provided legal recognition in Alagoas under federal Brazilian law. A month later, nonbinary people would also be recognised in the state.

In 2021, Sergipe began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, there is still no legal recognition provided to nonbinary people.

In 2021, Mato Grosso began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people still lack legal recognition.

In 2021, Maranhao began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people still lack legal recognition.

In 2021, Para began providing legal recognition for intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people still lack legal recognition.

In 2021, Ceara began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people would not be recognised until 2024.

In 2021, Espirito Santo began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people still remain without recognition.

In 2021, Mato Grosso do Sul began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people still have no legal recognition.

In 2021, Amapa began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people still remain without legal recognition.

In 2021, Roraima began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. However, there is still no legal recognition provided to nonbinary people.

In 2021, intersex people achieved legal recognition in Acre under federal Brazilian law. However, nonbinary people are still not provided recognition.

In 2021, Tocantins began providing legal recognition to intersex people under federal Brazilian law. In 2022, the Superior Administration of the Public Defender's Office of the State of Tocantins (DPE-TO) requested the Internal Affairs Department of Justice of Tocantins the regulation to include the "non-binary" gender in the civil registry for those who do not identify as female or male. Recognition would be granted in 2023.

Law 10,374 of the province of La Rioja, on Guaranteeing and Promoting the Full Validity of the Principle of Equality and Non-discrimination, prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Registered partnerships,offering all of the rights, benefits and obligations of marriage, have been recognized in Aruba for different-sex and same-sex couples since 1 September 2021.

Sanquin concluded from research that the risk of blood-borne infections is minimal, and any man in a monogamous relationship with another man has been able to become a blood donor with no deferral based off sexuality since September 1st, 2021.

The Yucatán Congress voted unanimously for prison sentences of up to three years for anyone administering conversion therapy treatment. Those who administer therapy on minors can be faced with up to six years of prison sentences.

The Yucatán Congress passed the marriage equality bill in a 20-5 vote margin.

The Zacatecas Congress approved banning and sanctioning conversion therapies or ECOSIG (Efforts to Correct Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) almost on a par with Yucatan.

Northern Ireland's blood donation criteria were brought in line with UK rules in August 2021, after being delayed since June 2021. They removed any sexuality-specific deferral periods.

In August of 2021, Northern Ireland changed blood donor rules to be equal to those of England, Scotland and Wales, who had reformed theirs earlier in the summer, making MSMs donating blood legal throughout the UK. Donors of any gender are asked about their recent sexual activity, and those who have only had one sexual partner within the last 3 months will be eligible to donate.

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Homosexuality is Illegal.

Under the Taliban rule.

Changing Gender is Haram in Islam.

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The Sexual Offences and Obscene Publications Act was revised to ban any therapy that attempts to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Section 13(1B) of the Civil Status Act (2021 amendment) reads: Where the sex of a newborn cannot be determined due to congenital anomalies at the time of birth or stillbirth, the officer shall register the sex as “undetermined”.

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Charleston, the capital of West Virgina became the first city to ban conversion therapy on August 2nd 2021. Morgantown quickly followed in October 2021. State law supersedes local laws and the ban is at risk of being rendered defunct if state legislatures were to nullify the legitimacy of the scope of these laws. No ban had been considered by state legislatures as of January 2025. In January 2024, a bill to mandate conversion therapy of trans people under 21 was pending.

In 2021, Baja California Sur added gender identity as a protected characteristic in its anti-discrimination law.

In 2021, Piaui began providing recognition to nonbinary people under a court ruling.

In 2021, the state of Mexico provided for legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification.

Decree in place since july 21th of 2021 as of Presidential Decree N ° 476/21. Recognizing identities outside the male and female binomial by incorporating the nomenclature "X" in the National Identity Document as an option, for all people who do not identify themselves as male or female.

In July 2020, the Parliament of Montenegro passed a bill to recognise life partnerships for same-sex couples and started recognising them in July 2021. The law also applies in Kološin.

On July 15, The governor of Minnesota signed an executive order restricting conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth in the state.

On July 1, 2020, the Parliament of Montenegro passed a bill to recognise life partnerships for same-sex couples and started recognising them in July 2021. Some articles need to be amended in order to give more rights to life partners.

On 14th July 2021, the law was changed so that MSMs were not singled out and instead the island follows a risk based assessment model. All islanders regardless of sexuality are asked about their sexual activity and a risk assessment is made.

The 1998 clause in the Mississippi Code prohibiting education institutes from teaching about homosexuality was repealed in 2021. Until 2022, there were no known laws censoring LGBTIQ+ topics in Mississippi.

The old penal code stipulated that a person could not be fired, discriminated against or harassed in a work environment because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. When revising the penal code, a small change was made in the penal code. A small section was eliminated and summarized to remove the protection for LGBT people in the Dominican Republic. The new code was approved on June 30th. Article 186 of the new Criminal Code criminalizes the crime of "discrimination" and punishes acts such as refusing to provide a person with a good or service, hindering an economic activity or refusing to hire him because of his origin, age, sex, race, economic condition or religion, among other reasons.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel declared unconstitutional a state law requiring sex-reassignment surgery to change the sex designation on a birth certificate.

In 2021, Baja California Sur provided for legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification. In 2024, this was expanded to include nonbinary people and minors.

The Government of Baja California Sur approved the 'Trans Identity Law' that prohibits conversion therapies and allows gender self-determination.

The 2021 Gender Recognition Act allows for LGBTQ people to change their gender on their driver's licenses or permits. Anyone 17 and over can do so without a parent, while those 16 and younger need parental approval. The Gender Recognition Act repealed clauses which require an applicant for a driver's license to submit proof of fitness.

In 2021, the state government of Santa Catarina passed a decree that bans gender-neutral and non-binary language in all schools in the state.

The legalization of same-sex marriage was approved in a unanimous vote in Sinaloa, however, a number of lawmakers abstained to vote.

Columbia, SC is the capital city and second most populous city of South Carolina. It is currently the only region to establish a ordinance against the practice of conversion therapy within South Carolina's borders. The ordinace was passed by a 4-3 vote and only applies to licensed therapists who may recommend pathologizing minors. Local officials stated they had recieved hundreds of messages in support or opposition for the measure. As state law supersedes local law, the potential for the ban to be nullified is possible. In February 2022, a bill was being considered to not only legitimaze the practice of conversion therapies but render Columbia's ban defunct through the senate. The bill remains in languish.

There was a 2-month period in 2021 when Northern Ireland had not yet abolished unequal restrictions on MSMs donating blood, while the rest of the UK had already enacted reforms.

The 3-month deferral for MSM has been dropped in England, instead, donors of any gender will be asked about their recent sexual activity, and those who have only had one sexual partner within the last 3 months will be eligible to donate.

The Channel Islands have passed a new law in keeping with the UK, saying that MSMs will not be asked if they have sex with men or not, and instead everyone donating blood will be asked the same set of questions about sexual activity regardless of sexuality and a risk assessment will be carried.

Men who have sex with men and who have had the same partner for 3 months or more and meet other eligibility criteria are able to give blood.

Donors of any gender will be asked about their recent sexual activity, and those who have only had one sexual partner within the last 3-months will be eligible to donate.

Donors of any gender will be asked about their recent sexual activity, and those who have only had one sexual partner within the last 3-months will be eligible to donate.

The 3-month deferral for MSM has been dropped in England, Wales and Scotland. Instead, donors of any gender will be asked about their recent sexual activity, and those who have only had one sexual partner within the last 3-months will be eligible to donate. Northern Ireland is due to follow suit with these changes in September 2021.

In line with England and UK.

In line with the rest of the UK, Scotland abolished sexuality-specific policies in recruiting blood donors.

The 3-month deferral for MSM has been dropped in England, Wales and Scotland. Instead, donors of any gender will be asked about their recent sexual activity, and those who have only had one sexual partner within the last 3 months will be eligible to donate.

On June 14, 2021, Michigan governor signed an executive order to prohibit the use of state and federal funds for conversion therapy practiced on minors. The state is looking at implementing a total ban.

Although introduced in 2004, Assembly Bill A5465D, the Gender Recognition Act, did not pass until June of 2021. It was then signed into law by Governor Hochul, allowing non-binary genders to be used in legal documents.

Norman, Oklahoma is the third most populous city in Oklahoma. Concurrently, it is the only region to ban conversion therapy through an ordinance. The Norman City Council voted on Jun 29 2021 unanimously and around 100 citizens joined in support of the initiative. State law supersedes local laws and the ban is at risk of being rendered defunct if state legislatures were to nullify it's legitimacy. In 2022, a bill was under consideration to prohibit the restriction of conversion therapy in the state.

On June 8, 2021, the Administrative Rules Committee voted to prohibit licensed social workers from practicing conversion therapy to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. This doesn't prevent religious leaders or non-licensed counselors from practicing it, however.

Under a section titled “Physical and Mental Health Professionals”, justice Venkatesh said healthcare professionals should offer support to LGBT+ people “who are facing stigma and discrimination from society”. However, he also prohibited “any attempt to medically ‘cure’ or change the sexual orientation of LGBTIQA+ people to heterosexual or the gender identity of transgender people to cisgender.” Justice Venkatesh also ordered the National Medical Commission, the Indian Psychiatric Society and the Rehabilitation Council of India to revoke the licence of any professionals who involve themselves “in any form or method of conversion ‘therapy'”.

Law No. 2/2021 on the Adoption of Minors in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea does not explicitly prohibit individual adoption by homosexual persons. Only married couples can adopt jointly. To legally process an adoption application, the applicant must present a Certificate of Suitability, issued by the Social Services, and endorsed by the competent Prosecutor, and Psychosocial Reports, issued by the Psychosocial Section of the Social Services. However, since there are no legal protections for LGBT persons, accessing these documents being openly homosexual or transgender is unlikely.

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In June 2021, city councilors in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais state, unanimously approved a project that bans giving public funds for events and services that “directly or indirectly promote the sexualization of children and adolescents.”

New article 27a "Discrimination in Housing" was added to the Law on Prohibition of Discrimination.

An extensive list of jurisdictions passing ordinances and measures which prohibit the practice of conversion therapy have passed in Wisconsin. In brief this list includes the 14 communities of: Appleton, Cudahy, Eau Claire, Glendale, Kenosha, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Shorewood, Sun Prairie, Superior and West Allis. Each jurisdiction maintains different variations in fines and applicability to minors and licensed professionals. On June 1, 2021, Wisconsin governor signed an executive order prohibiting state and federal funds being used for conversion therapy which aims to change a minor's sexual orientation or gender identity. State law supersedes local laws and the ban is at risk of being rendered defunct if state legislatures were to nullify the legitimacy of the scope of these laws. A battle against conversion therapy is currently pending in the Supreme Court and it is likely to be ruled on this term with Wisconsin being the origin state of the challenge.

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Since May 3, 2021, the deferral period has been reduced to four months.

The Sexual Offences Bill (2019), first tabled in 2015, criminalises sexual activity between persons of the same gender.

A proposal was made for a 6-month deferral for MSMs by the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare as early as 2006.

While making gender marker change on birth certificates available to transgender individuals, an X gender marker option was also added for non-binary individuals.

Ohio's birth certificate law was struck down in December 2020 and judged discriminatory against transgender individuals. Thus, Ohio-born citizens will now be able to modify their gender marker. There is no specific requirement to modify the gender marker, since each court will have their own ruling, but it is advised that their requirement be as accessible as possible.

President Joe Biden removed former President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the military, and transgender people are still allowed to serve as of 2025. In January of 2025, President Trump signed an executive order that bans transgender people from serving in the military. However, before his executive order can take effect, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth needs to submit a plan on how the military will implement the order.

AL HB385 (2021), signed by Governor Kay Ivey in April of 2021, amended Section 16-40A-2, Code of Alabama 1992 to remove a clause in the state's public sex education that "in a factual manner and from a public health perspective, homosexuality is not a lifestyle acceptable to the general public and that homosexual conduct is a criminal offense under the laws of the state."

Since 2021, Law on the recognition and protection of the rights of people in mental health care (Law 21.331) (2021) prohibits mental health professionals from diagnosing patients based on their sexual identity or orientation. In March 2023, the Ministry of Health issues Circular B2 No. 6 instructing all individual and institutional health providers, both public and private, the prohibition of the implementation of "conversion therapies" for not be valid clinical practices. It also states that diagnoses of mental health status cannot be based on criteria biasedly related to sexual orientation or gender identity and gender expression. The Senate approved the bill that modifies and strengthens Law No. 20,609, which establishes measures against discrimination, adding as arbitrary discrimination any act, practice and/or medical, psychological, psychiatric treatment or of any other nature that aims to modify the sexual orientation or gender identity and expression of a person or a group of people.

In 2021, Santa Catarina became the second state in Brazil to recognise nonbinary people after a court decision.

While Gender Affirming Care is unrestricted federally, it varies by region due to no federal laws in place. Several states have either banned or passed laws to protect gender affirming care. Office of Health and Human Services made an document stating that they are with gender affirming care in 2022. There have been no efforts made to make gender affirming care federally protected, President Biden has made no comments on the specific topic

The state legislature passed the "Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act." This law prohibits any person under 18 from receiving gender-affirming care. The law passed despite a gubernatorial veto. This was the first ever bill passed in the United States that outlawed gender-affirming care for people under the age of 18.

German law prohibits intersex surgery on infants. However, intersex rights campaigners have criticised the law for having too many loopholes caused by ambiguous wording and for not defining any penalties for those who perform unauthorised surgery.

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Prince Edward Island residents can change their IDs and birth certificate to a gender neutral marking.

Transgender people do not need a medical diagnosis to change their gender on documents in Rhode Island.

Before the current law, single-only adoption for gay people was allowed, now same-sex couples are prohibited from adopting children.

Banned by passing of Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020

In 2021, Puebla provided legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification.

Lincoln is concurrently the only jurisdiction to ban conversion therapy in Nebraska. The city council approved the measure on February 22, 2021 via a 5-1 vote. The functions of the measure only applies to the pathologization of minors and bans recommendation of said practices by licensed mental health professionals only. State law supersedes local laws and the ban is at risk of being rendered defunct if state legislatures were to nullify the legitimacy of the scope of these laws. A ban had been considered against the practice statewide in March of 2023 but seems to have continued it's languish in the unicameral house legislature.

Same-sex sexual activity was decriminalized in Bhutan on February 17, 2021.

The Penal Code Amendment Act of Bhutan 2021 decriminalised homosexual activity. The age of consent for all people is 18.

In 2021, Sonora provided legal gender recognition on the basis of self-identification.

Since January 31, 2021, the deferral period has been reduced to three months.

Since January 31, 2021, the deferral period has been lowered to three months.

Since January 31, 2021, the deferral period has been reduced to three months.

Since January 31, 2021, the deferral period has been reduced to three months.

Since January 31, 2021, deferral time has been reduced to three months.

Since January 31, 2021, the deferral time for MSMs has been reduced to three months.

As of January 31 2021, Australian Red Cross’s Lifeblood service requires a 3-month deferral.

Reduced to 3-months on Jan 31, 2021.

Since January 31, 2021, the deferral period has been reduced to three months.

Since January 31, 2021, the deferral period has been reduced to three months.

Donors of any gender will be asked about their recent sexual activity, and those who have only had one sexual partner within the last 3-months will be eligible to donate.

Section 4(h) of Ordinance No. 16 (2021) prohibits “non-consensual medical or psychological examination to determine, alter, or both, a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.” Section 4(n) prohibits “inflicting or threatening to inflict bodily or physical harm or humiliation, repeated verbal abuse” in order to “express rejection” or prevent a child from “displaying or expressing” his or her identity.

In 2021, the Ministry of Health issued the Technical Guidelines for the Comprehensive Mental Health Care of the Adolescents. Section 8.3.4 ban "conversion therapies" against LGBTIQ adolescents.

The government has passed laws banning LGBTQ+ topics from schools. By law, books containing LGBTQ+ content cannot be placed within 200 meters of schools or churches. This law has been enforced before.

Since January of 2021, the Red Cross in Luxembourg has been accepting all donors without discrimination regarding their sexual orientation. They no longer ask donors about their lifelong sexual practices, they only ask donors about their sexual practices during the last twelve months before donation.

Article 212 of the Penal Code criminalises acts of discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, health, education and in the provision of goods and services and housing. There is no explicit protection based on gender identity.

Article 55 of the General Adoption Law establishes that joint adoption will be constituted when the applicants are spouses or cohabitants in a de facto union and of different sex. Bill No.121 was passed in 2021, the bill was criticzed as cruel and banned same-sex couples from adopting children, but allowed single parents to adopt. Single LGBT individuals may be able to adopt under this technicality.

Under Australian laws, men who have sex with men cannot donate blood within the 6 month deferral.

The Personnel Policy of the Guyana Defense Force (GDF), issued in 2021, states the following: 4050. a. Definition. Homosexuality is the unnatural tendency of a man or woman to have sexual inclinations towards a member of his or her own sex. Buggery i.e. sodomy, is an offence at common law, the punishment for which is fixed by the Offences Against the Person Act, section 76. b. Involvement. Involvement in homosexual and buggery practices will normally result in discharge from the Force either by disciplinary or administrative procedure. The same applies to other forms of sexual deviancy such as sadism, transvestism and carnal abuse of minors. c. Discouragement. All Ranks must discourage such practices and are in no way to condone homosexual or other deviant acts which come to their notice and should report them to their superiors as a matter of priority. In particular, officers, warrant officers and NCOs are to be especially alert for attempts to involve young members of the Force. d. Alteration of sexual organs/parts of the body. (1) Members of the GDF are not to subject themselves to hormonal or surgical alterations to obtain the character of the opposite sex. These include augmentation/ enlargement of the male/female sexual organs and other body parts. (2) Members of the GDF are forbidden to engage in transvestite behaviours. Such behaviours refer primarily to cross dressing. e. Reports. Commanding Officers are to report details of all cases of actual or suspected homosexuality or other deviant behaviour to the Headquarters, which will advise whether disciplinary or administrative action is appropriate. f. Discharge. Where an application for discharge is to be made, the Rank is to be reminded of his right to have audience with the competent military authority in respect of his application. g. Recruits. All recruits are to be warned of the Force‟s policy on homosexuality and buggery before the final decision is made about joining, and warnings are to be included in lectures at training establishments.

Article 212 of the Penal Code bans acts of discrimination based on sexual orientation. There is no explicit protection based on gender identity.

According to ILGA: Since 2021, Article 7 of Law on Promotion of Access to Formal Employment for Transvestites, Transsexuals and Transgender Persons (Law No. 27,636) expressly prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of "gender identity and gender expression".

Article 212 of the Penal Code criminalises acts of discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, health, education and in the provision of goods and services. There are no laws that protect gender identity from discrimination.

Government Agreement Number 62-2024, issued on April 19, 2024, which approves the Code of Ethics of the Executive Branch, prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in the public sector. It establishes that it is applicable to all public servants, contractors or other persons linked to the Executive Branch. The Code of Ethics and Integrity of the National Registry of Persons (2021) prohibits discrimination based on gender identity.

In 2020, Tlaxcala provided marriage recognition of same-sex couples.

Romania's Constitutional Court struck down the ban on education of gender identity, which was put into effect a few months prior.

From December 16, 2020, the rules changed, and now Gay men can donate blood under the same conditions as the rest of the population.

Although same-sex couples cannot adopt jointly, adoption by individuals is illegal regardless of sexual orientation or partnership status. Stepchild adoption is only available for married (different-sex) couples.

In July 2020, the first "free union" of a same-sex couple was registered thanks to constitutional resolution 127/2019 issued by the Second Constitutional Chamber of La Paz in which Advisory Opinion OC-24/2017 of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights was applied, via conventionality control. The decision was reviewed by the Plurinational Constitutional Court, which confirmed the revised resolution by issuing the Plurinational Constitutional Sentence SCP0577/2022-S227 of June 2022 and notified in March 2023, which currently allows the registration of free unions between same-sex couples. In July 2023, through Resolution TSE-RSP-ADM No. 0175/2023, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal modified the Regulations on Free Unions so that same-sex couples can legalize their union under the same conditions as heterosexual couples. Free union is a legal institution provided for in Bolivian legislation that recognizes couples who share a common life project based on living together in conditions of stability and uniqueness, and which produce the same effects as civil marriage.

12 month deferral periods were dropped to 3 months across multiple categories of donor, including MSMs.

Countless jurisdictions in Florida have banned conversion therapy. However all these bans were rendered null on November 20, 2020 when the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals voted against Boca Rotan's ordinance and other surrounding municipialities in Palm Beach County as against the first amendment. Several organizations came out against the ruling after. This decision created a circuit split.

Yukon became the first territory to ban conversion therapy in 2020. A federal ban was then issued in 2022.

The 2020 Law on Prevention and Protection against Discrimination prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Employment, among other areas.