Number of LGBT-related laws changed over time
- July 1
- January 1
- November 30Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes fine as punishment.“Russia's parliament approved on Thursday a bill that widens a prohibition of "LGBT propaganda" and restricts the "demonstration" of LGBT behaviour, making any expression of an LGBT lifestyle almost impossible.” “Under the new law, which still needs the approval of the upper house of parliament and President Vladimir Putin, any action or information that is considered an attempt to promote homosexuality - whether in public, online, or in films, books or advertising - could incur a heavy fine.” The new law recognizing the LGBT movement as extremism limits any propaganda and expression of opinions.
- November 29
- November 7
- Conversion therapy becomes not banned.Conversion therapy is not banned within Wales
- Conversion therapy becomes not banned.Conversion therapy is not banned in England
- November 1Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- October 17Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.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.
- October 6Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Recognized in Rio Grande do Norte such as in another states.
- October 4Homosexual activity becomes legal.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.
- October 3Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes not legally recognized.Non-binary people are recognized in its definitions by law, but there is no third gender marker option available for ID documents. However in 2023, the governing council of the University of the Republic (Udelar) in Uruguay has approved the implementation of a non-binary option on their degree titles. The non-binary option allows individuals who do not identify strictly as male or female to be represented accurately on their academic credentials. This decision is significant as it reflects a broader societal shift towards recognizing and respecting non-binary gender identities.
- September 5Same-sex marriage becomes civil unions.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.
- August 23Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Recognized in Distrito Federal such as another states.
- August 14Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes fine as punishment.President of Kyrgyzstan signs law banning propaganda of non-traditional relationships among minors.
- July 27
- July 24Same-sex adoption becomes single only.Single homosexuals are allowed to adopt, but banned for transgender people.
- July 22
- July 19Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.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.
- July 1Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes state-enforced.Prohibits talks of LGBT topics in school up to grade 6.
- June 29
- Same-sex marriage becomes n/a.Same-sex marriage has been de jure legal in Nepal, though without supporting legislation, since 28 June 2023 in accordance with a ruling from the Supreme Court. Nepal Supreme court has refused to register same-sex couples as of recently, Patan High court as well will not register them.
- June 23
- Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.Malians approved amendments to the constitution in referendum. One of amendments defines marriage as the union between a man and a woman.
- June 15Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.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.
- June 9Conversion therapy becomes banned.The Icelandic parliament has passed a law banning so-called conversion therapy practices on the basis of sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity.
- June 7Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Recognized in Minas Gerais, such as another states.
- June 1Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.From 1 June, all donors will be subject to the same screening process regardless of their sexuality or gender.
- Same-sex adoption becomes legal.The law allowing same-sex couples to jointly adopt received royal assent and went into effect on 1 June 2023.
- Homosexual activity becomes legal.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.
- May 31Right to change legal gender becomes ambiguous.A bill to make gender change illegal was proposed, and it will probably pass.
- May 29Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.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.
- Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes imprisonment as punishment.As of May 29, 2023, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill was passed. This makes it punishable by a fine or 5-years imprisonment to "promote homosexuality" or use electronic devices for the "purposes of homosexuality". Practically, this prevents accurate discussion of LGBT issues in Ugandan media.
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (other penalty).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 rape, sex with children, the elderly and people with disabilities. Homosexual activities performed by second time offenders or those with HIV is also considered aggravated, and punishable by death. In effect, the only homosexual activity that is not punishable by death would take place between consenting adults (under the age of 75) who do not have HIV or previous convictions of homosexuality. "Attempted Homosexuality" is also punished by law, meeting up to 10 years in prison, while "Attempted Aggravated Homosexuality" can be met with up to 14 years.
- May 25Conversion therapy becomes banned.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.
- May 19Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes not legally recognized.Pakistan struck down its Transgender Act declaring it in-Islamic.
- May 17Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Under the new policy, non-binary Mexican citizens can choose to replace a gender category in their passports with an ‘X’ rather than choosing male or female.
- May 16Same-sex adoption becomes legal.Taiwan's parliament passed an amendment allowing same-sex couples to jointly adopt children.
- May 11Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).The new FDA policy on blood donation eliminates deferrals and screening questions specific to men who have sex with men (MSM) but it has not been accepted as actual policy
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.New FDA Regulations for Blood Screening on a Federal Level; therefore, the state laws in PA shall not apply anymore. Deferral for MSM or WSM is no longer required.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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
- May 2Conversion therapy becomes not banned.On this date, Neuchâtel banned conversion therapy. Neuchâtel is a canton of Switzerland, of which there are 26. In the other 25 member states of the Swiss Confederation, conversion therapy remains legal.
- April 3Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.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.
- April 1Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes state-enforced.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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 is obliging 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.
- March 16LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.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 sexuality or gender.
- Serving openly in military becomes lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned.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.
- March 14Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes ambiguous.Mentioning gender identity or sexual orientation to students before grade 5 is banned, ambiguous is the best indicator considering it depends on the grade.
- February 22
- February 21Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.The current law does not provide for the possibility for the court to allow the change of the data regarding the gender, name and uniform civil number in the acts of civil status of an applicant who claims to be transgender,” the decision states. Since February 21st 2023 by the supreme court of Bulgaria. However, there are still protections but limited protections.
- February 17
- February 16Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Recognized in Pernambuco such as in another states.
- February 9LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.
- February 6Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.The Court of Final Appeal ruled in favour of the two men and found the surgical requirement unconstitutional.
- February 1Same-sex adoption becomes single only.2 or more same-sex couples cannot adopt. A gay man who is not in a relationship can adopt.
- FebruaryLGBT discrimination becomes illegal.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.
- February 1Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.The Constitutional Court of Suriname refused to recognize marriage of same-sex couple which was performed in Argentina. The court ruled that the ban on same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution or Suriname's obligations under the Interamerican Convention on Human Rights.
- January 27
- January 14Conversion therapy becomes ambiguous.The UK government is discussing a ban on conversion therapy. It has been discussed in parliament and the ban is said to be put into effect ‘shortly’ however a specific date has not yet been confirmed.
- (date unknown)LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Bulgaria has recently been stepping up against lgbtq+ discrimination. Widely supported legislation
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.Discrimination in bulgaria is illegal. Recently Bulgaria has stepped up against anti lgbtq discrimination with new legislation
- December 22Conversion therapy becomes banned.Trans law prohibits conversion therapy intended to change sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
- Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.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."
- December 21Conversion therapy becomes banned.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.
- December 13Same-sex marriage becomes foreign same-sex marriages recognized only.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.
- December 12
- December 8LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.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.
- December 6Conversion therapy becomes banned.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.
- December 4Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- December 2Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.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.
- Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Bill 2022
- DecemberLGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.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
- November 29Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes ambiguous.LGBT topics are censored in media and education by the Ministry of Communications and Information, and the Infocomm Media Development Authority.
- November 28Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.Men who have sex with men will no longer have to wait four months before giving blood, as changes to who can donate blood come into effect today. Instead, individual assessments will now be made.
- November 7
- Conversion therapy becomes banned.Paraguay prohibits conversion therapy based on sexual choice and identity mentioned in Article 3 of Law No. 7018 on Mental Health.
- November 3
- October 26Same-sex marriage becomes legal.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.
- October 19Same-sex marriage becomes legal.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.
- October 14Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Non-binary gender "x" is recognized, but court order is required. "I" option for intersex children is available on birth certificates
- September 30
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.Following the Canadian Blood Services guidelines.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.Following Canadian Blood Services guidelines.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.Following the Canadian Blood Services guidelines.
- September 26Same-sex adoption becomes legal.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.
- Same-sex marriage becomes legal.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.
- Same-sex marriage becomes legal.Switzerland approved same-sex marriage with a national referendum.
- September 19Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.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.
- September 1
- SeptemberBlood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- August 29Homosexual activity becomes legal.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.
- August 26
- Equal age of consent becomes equal.Under the Chilean Law.
- August 21Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.At the same time as Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced the clause in the penal code known as Section 377A would be repealed, he reiterated that the institution of marriage would remain "between a man and a woman". Further restrictions were imposed on gay marriage in Singapore on Nov 29th the same year.
- August 16Conversion therapy becomes banned.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.
- August 3Conversion therapy becomes banned.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.
- August 2Same-sex marriage becomes unrecognized.Although the Ukraine Constitution defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. The country’s president Zelensky stated that Ukraine’s government may allow civil partnerships for same-sex couples in the future.
- July 28LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.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.
- July 26Right to change legal gender becomes ambiguous.New legislation only allows intersex persons identified as male or female at birth to request a change to “I.”
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.Some protections for intersex children under The Children Act 2022. The law requires intersex children to be treated with dignity and have equal access to basic services like medical treatment and education, in addition to social protection services as a special need. It also requires the accommodation of intersex children in child protection centers and other facilities.
- Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes intersex only.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.”
- July 8Same-sex marriage becomes legal.Constitutional court ruled prohibition of same-sex marriage unconstitutional. The ruling took immediate effect.
- July 5LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Per Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court ruling
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal.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."
- Homosexual activity becomes legal.The high court of Justice for Antigua and Barbuda ruled that sections of the Penal Code that made consensual same-sex intimacy illegal were unconstitutional, and void, therefore legalizing homosexuality since 2022.
- Equal age of consent becomes equal.Supreme court July 2022 ruling made age of consent equal.
- July 1Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes state-enforced.‘Don’t say gay’ inspired law going to affect mississippi schools starting in the 2022-23 school year.
- Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes state-enforced.Public Schools are now required to not mention anything lgbt related, especially at elementary schools, a law very similar to what florida is doing along with some other southern states.
- Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes state-enforced.Schools are no longer allowed to mention anything related to lgbt.
- Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes state-enforced.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.
- Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes state-enforced.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.
- June 30LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.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.
- June 26Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Vermont-born residents can change their gender marker to an X on their birth certificate.
- June 23Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.On June 23 2022, a judgement passed to allow trans individuals to modify their gender marker without proof of surgery. Non-binary options absent.
- June 17Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.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.
- June 7
- June 6Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes ambiguous.Recognized in immigration documents.
- June 2Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes ambiguous.NC passed House Bill 755 restricting mention of LGBT-related topics in public schools. Also teachers are required to tell students' parents if they are gay. However, the bill was stalled because of a potential veto from Gov. Roy Cooper.
- June 1
- May 26Same-sex adoption becomes legal.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.
- Conversion therapy becomes banned.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.
- May 23Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.Montana will no longer amend sex markers on birth certificates, unless biological sex was "marked wrong" at birth.
- May 12Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.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.
- May 11Conversion therapy becomes banned.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
- May 10Conversion therapy becomes ambiguous.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.
- May 1
- April 29Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.A new and modern measure was authorized by the Corregedoria-Geral (CGJ) of Rio Grande do Sul. From now on, notaries will accept non-binary gender in civil birth registration.
- April 23Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.The determination is pioneering since it allows the change in an administrative way, just going to a notary and requesting the change, without the need for a lawsuit.
- April 18
- April 14Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes state-enforced.The authorities almost completely banned the Internet in Turkmenistan
- April 6
- April 5Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.A alteração do sistema de identificação civil do Detran permitindo a inclusão do gênero “não binarie” é de extrema importância para a afirmação da existência destas pessoas. A partir desta alteração, outros órgãos públicos perceberão a necessidade de adequação dos seus sistemas. É uma medida de inclusão social e reconhecimento de direitos.
- April 1Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires surgery.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.
- March 28
- March 17Conversion therapy becomes ambiguous.Banned for sexual orientation only, not gender identity.
- Conversion therapy becomes ambiguous.Conversion therapy on the basis of sexual orientation is illegal however this does not extend to gender identity.
- Conversion therapy becomes ambiguous.Banned for sexual orientation only, not gender identity.
- Conversion therapy becomes ambiguous.United Kingdom banned conversion therapy for sexual orientation only, not gender identity. Wales is however looking at banning the practice entirely, including for gender identity.
- March 16
- March 10
- Same-sex adoption becomes 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.
- Same-sex marriage becomes legal.The Chilean president has signed into law a bill that was approved by the Congress legalizing same-sex marriage.
- March 8LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.
- February 22Same-sex adoption becomes legal.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.
- February 19Conversion therapy becomes banned.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.
- February 16Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes state-enforced.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 and Lebanon banned the 'Barbie' movie, claiming it "promoted homosexuality."
- FebruaryLegal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.The Constitutional Court of Columbia ruled that a non-binary person was entitled to a birth certificate and identity card with a "no binario"/"NB" sex marker.
- Conversion therapy becomes banned.The Health Ministry banned medical professionals from conducting conversion therapy.
- February 1
- January 27
- January 26Conversion therapy becomes banned.The National Assembly approved the new law unanimously, voting 142-0 on Tuesday evening.
- January 25
- January 13
- January 10Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- January 7
- (date unknown)
- Serving openly in military becomes legal.Since 2022, LGBT people are allowed to serve in the military
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.LGBT discrimination in employment in Zhambyl Oblysy is illegal
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (6-month deferral).MSMs face a 6-month deferral in order to donate blood.
- January
- (date unknown)Serving openly in military becomes lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned.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. But transgender people are not allowed to serve.
- January 1
- (date unknown)Right to change legal gender becomes illegal.Currently it is de facto not possible to change the legal gender. The law requires surgery and sterilization, which was ruled illegal under EU court. Due to a lack of standards and regulations as of November 18, 2022, healthcare facilities in Slovakia are refusing to treat transgender patients, forcing them to travel abroad for care.
- Right to change legal gender becomes n/a.There are no laws criminalizing transgender people, but they are still not allowed to change their legal gender.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.law passed outlawing lgbtq discrimination in most public places.
- January 1Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.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.
- December 30
- December 20Same-sex marriage becomes legal.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.
- December 17Serving openly in military becomes lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned.Under the looming threat from Russia, on Friday December 17, 2021 new legislation was enacted that requires women to register for military service, if they are deemed medically fit for military service, are between the ages of 18 and 60, and work in specific professions. In the event of a major war, this expanded reserve of women would be mobilized as part of the national reserve to serve in a broad range of military specialties. According to earlier legislation, women in certain professions were already required to register for military conscription. However, the recent revision of the law regulating Ukraine's military reserves dramatically expanded the number of professions that qualify for mandatory registration with the armed forces. Now women who are librarians, journalists, musicians, veterinarians, and psychologists, among many other professions, are required to register for military service. Oleksandra Ustinova a member of Ukraine's national parliament stated, "...in [the] current situation, the decision to educate as many people as possible to hold arms and to be ready to serve seems a good one. 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. Only 23 countries allow Trans Military service, Ukraine is not one of them
- December 9LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.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.
- December 7
- December 2Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Estonia has put in place a 4 month deferral period for MSMs in place of its life-time ban.
- November 11
- November 2Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.The Michigan Secretary of State permits individuals to request a ‘Nonbinary (X)’ sex designation on their state ID and driver’s license.
- November 1
- October 28LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.According to ILGA Europe, Italy does not provide any protections to hate crime and hate speech at a national level. Also the new PM Giorgia Meloni has no plans to change this.
- LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.According to ILGA Europe, Italy does not provide any protections to hate crime and hate speech. Also the new PM Giorgia Meloni and her government have no plans to change this.
- Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes varies by region.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 Speach Clause. Due to the nature of the current laws, and state decisions such as in Flordia; "Varies by region" is the best indicator to use.
- Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes state-enforced.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.
- October 21LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts."A Namibian court has found that the constitution bans discrimination based on sexual orientation."
- LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation only."A Namibian court has found that the constitution bans discrimination based on sexual orientation."
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.
- October 19
- October 15Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.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”.
- October
- September 28Conversion therapy becomes banned.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.
- September 26Same-sex adoption becomes legal.The new law of same sex marriage for Switzerland also guarantees adoption rights for same sex couples.
- September 24
- September 23Right to change legal gender becomes ambiguous.The decision was the result of a lawsuit filed by Xiao E, who was denied the right to change her gender on her national ID card. Under the archaic legislation, transgender people were required to surgically remove their reproductive organs in order to legally change their gender. The Taipei High Administrative Court ruled the requirement was unconstitutional on Thursday (23 September). They also cited that the plaintiff had provided the necessary requirements to undergo the process of legally changing her name without being subjected to surgery. Unfortunately, this ruling will only effect Xiao E. Other trans individuals looking to legally change their gender – without “proof of surgery” – will have to wait for the regulations to be revised or pursue legal action.
- September 22
- September 15
- Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes imprisonment as punishment.It is illegal and punishable by death to be homosexual in Afghanistan. Taliban is censoring LGBTQ+ topics because LGBTQ+ is illegal under Islamic Sharia Law.
- Equal age of consent becomes n/a.As homosexuality is punishable By death in Kandahar , So Kandahar doesn't have age of consent for LGBTQ+.
- September 1Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal with restrictions.People who are in a monogamous same sex relationship can now donate blood without deferral.
- August 25
- August 24
- Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes intersex only.Nationwide, expect in some states.
- Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes intersex only.Nationwide; expect in some states.
- Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes intersex only.Nationwide; expect in some states.
- Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes intersex only.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. However, for the moment, the government only recognizes intersex people as per federal legislation.
- August 16Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.Blood donation criteria brought in line with UK rules, after being delayed since June 2021.
- August 15Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (indefinite deferral).Homosexuality is Illegal.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (indefinite deferral).Under the Taliban rule.
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (death penalty as punishment).Under Taliban Rule.
- August 6Conversion therapy becomes banned.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.
- August 5
- August 3Conversion therapy becomes banned.Under Chilean Law.
- July 23
- Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes varies by region.Intersex children can be registered with an "unknown" gender on their birth certificate. Non-binary people can have the same registration in some regions of Brazil, court ruling pending.
- July 21Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.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.
- July 15Same-sex marriage becomes civil unions.
- Conversion therapy becomes banned.On July 15, The governor of Minnesota signed an executive order restricting conversion therapy for LGBTQ youth in the state.
- Same-sex marriage becomes civil unions.
- June 30Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel declared unconstitutional a state law requiring sex-reassignment surgery to change the sex designation on a birth certificate.
- June 28Conversion therapy becomes banned.The Government of Baja California Sur approved the 'Trans Identity Law' that prohibits conversion therapies and allows gender self-determination.
- June 15
- June 14Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- Conversion therapy becomes banned.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.
- June 8Conversion therapy becomes banned.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.
- Conversion therapy becomes banned.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'”.
- June 7
- June 1Conversion therapy becomes banned.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. Cities like Milwaukee and Lacrosse also have a complete ban on conversion therapy.
- May 3Equal age of consent becomes n/a.Not applicable since same-sex sexual relationships are illegal.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).In all of Finland.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).In all of Finland.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).In all of Finland.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).In all of Finland (4 months).
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).In all of Finland (4 months).
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).In all of Finland (4 months).
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).In all of Finland (4 months).
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).In all of Finland (4 months).
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).In all of Finland (4 months).
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).In all of Finland (4 months).
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).In all of Finland.
- May 1
- MayLegal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.While making gender marker change on birth certificates available to transgender individuals, an X gender marker option was also added for non-binary individuals.
- Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.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.
- April 23Conversion therapy becomes banned.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.
- March 16
- March 6Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Prince Edward Island residents can change their IDs and birth certificate to a gender neutral marking.
- March
- February 26
- February 17
- January 31Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Since January 31, 2021, the deferral period has been reduced to three months.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Since January 31, 2021, the deferral period has been lowered to three months.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Since January 31, 2021, the deferral period has been reduced to three months.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Since January 31, 2021, deferral time has been reduced to three months.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Since January 31, 2021, the deferral time for MSMs has been reduced to three months.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Since January 31, 2021, the deferral period has been reduced to three months.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Since January 31, 2021, the deferral period has been reduced to three months.
- January 26Serving openly in military becomes legal.On January 26, 2021 the biden administration made it so transgender individuals can openly serve in the military, 10 years after don’t ask don’t tell was repelled.
- January 25Serving openly in military becomes varies by region.Biden administration overturns Trump administration's policy against transgender people serving in the military, however, Texas govt. Greg Abbot kept the ban in place for his state.
- January 14Blood donations by MSMs becomes legal.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.
- January 1Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes fine as punishment.The government has passed laws banning LGBTQ+ topics from schools. It also made stores wrap books with LGBTQ+ content in them in a wrapper. By law there cannot be any LGBTQ+ content containing books near 200 meters of schools or churches. This law has been enforced before.
- Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes fine as punishment.The government has passed laws banning LGBTQ+ topics from schools. It also made stores wrap books with LGBTQ+ content in them in a wrapper. By law there cannot be any LGBTQ+ content containing books near 200 meters of schools or churches. This law has been enforced before.
- (date unknown)LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.Article 212 of the Penal Code bans acts of discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.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 is no explicit protection in housing.
- JanuarySame-sex marriage becomes varies by region.Cambodian national law does not recognize same sex marriage. Some provinces have begun recognizing lesbian partnerships as marriages. As of June 2021, same sex relationship recognition offering limited legal rights known as "declaration of family relationship" was available in 68 Communes.
- December 16
- December 15Same-sex adoption becomes single only.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.
- December 12Same-sex marriage becomes civil unions.Since 2020, legal cases have set precedent for civil unions in Bolivia after a gay couple has achieved a legally recognized civil union. Only one civil union has been recognized ever since. The couple, together for more than 11 years, took their case to court. While the Bolivian Constitution still does not contemplate same sex unions, the couple argued successfully the prohibition violated international human rights standards and constituted discrimination under Bolivian law.
- December 1Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).12 month deferral periods were dropped to 3 months across multiple categories of donor, including MSMs.
- November 20Conversion therapy becomes not banned.Florida government passed “negative law” protecting conversion therapy from any bans.
- OctoberLegal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Arizona residents can change their gender marker to an X on their driver's license, provided they can show a government issued ID with the same marker.
- October 1Same-sex marriage becomes not legal.Same-sex marriage was ruled to be incompatible with the Catholic Church, however same-sex civil unions were favored by Pope Francis.
- September 4Serving openly in military becomes legal.There has never been a formal ban on the military service of trans people in the Argentine Armed Forces. And in 2021, following decree Law No. 721, military service for trans people began to be encouraged through a system of positive discrimination that began to reserve 1% of all military service vacancies for trans people.
- September 1LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.Pursuant to rule 7(1) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Sentencing Guidelines) Rules (2019), adopted by the Commonwealth of Dominica under Statutory Instrument No. 3 (2019), Practice Direction 8E No. 1 (effective 1 September 2020) includes under Section 5(j) the crime of murder motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation among the exceptionally serious crimes that could lead to the imposition of life imprisonment for the perpetrator.
- Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.Since September 1, 2020, Transgender individuals will just need “appropriate clinical treatment” to change sex on a birth certificate - under recently passed and signed laws by both the Virginia General Assembly and the Governor of Virginia cutting red tape.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.Pursuant to rule 7(1) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Sentencing Guidelines) Rules (2019), adopted by Saint Kitts and Nevis under Statutory Rules and Orders No. 26 (2019), Practice Direction 8E No. 1 (effective 1 September 2020) includes under Section 5(j) the crime of murder motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation among the exceptionally serious crimes that could lead to the imposition of life imprisonment for the perpetrator.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.Pursuant to rule 7(1) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Sentencing Guidelines) Rules 2019, adopted by Antigua and Barbuda under Statutory Instrument No. 49 (2019), Practice Direction 8E No. 1 (effective 1 September 2020) includes under Section 5(j) the crime of murder motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation among the exceptionally serious crimes that could lead to the imposition of life imprisonment for the perpetrator.
- August 21LGBT housing discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.In August 2020, the Kansas Human Rights Commission announced that it will investigate and resolve cases alleging discrimination on basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in housing and public accommodations.
- August 13Conversion therapy becomes banned.The Health Leislation Ammendment Act of 2020 modified the Public Health Act of 2005 to make conversion therapy illegal. Penalties are up to 18 months in jail for attempting to change or suppress a person's sexual orientation or gender identity using practices such as aversion therapy, hypnotherapy and psychoanalysis.
- August 5LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation only.The Employment (Prevention of Discrimination) Act protects against discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation.
- July 31Conversion therapy becomes varies by region.Some states have banned conversion therapy. Nationwide ban pending.
- July 23Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Pennsylvania residents can change their gender marker to X on their state IDs and driver's licenses.
- July 18LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling. Full discrimination protection in state employment. As well as full discrimination protection in city of Charlottesville. Sexual orientation discrimination protection Only in the Alexandria. As well sexual orientation in the county of Arlington.
- July 14Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Illinois-born citizens can change their gender marker to X on their birth certificate. X gender marker will be available on driver's licenses in 2024.
- Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Maine-born residents can ask for an X gender marker on their birth certificates and IDs.
- July 1Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Hawaii residents can self-identify as non-binary on official forms and ask for an X gender marker on state IDs.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed into law sweeping legislation in most counties that not only protects the rights of lgbtq Virginians in employment and accommodations but also expands the ability of plaintiffs to sue in Virginia state court.
- LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.Since 2020, an amendment to Article 261 bis of the Criminal Code (1937) penalises discrimination based on "sexual orientation" in the provision of goods and services. Article 261 bis of the Criminal Code was amended to include “sexual orientation” in the provision that criminalises public denigration, discrimination, or incitement to those actions, as well as the public dissemination of ideologies that aim to systematically denigrate or defame members of a protected group.
- JulyHomosexual activity becomes illegal (up to life in prison as punishment).5 years in prison for the first offense. Third time offenders are punishable by life in prison.
- June 29Serving openly in military becomes lesbians, gays, bisexuals permitted, transgender people banned.Serving openly in the military is legal for LGB people, but Transgenders are yet to achieve this. Not a single African country including this one allows trans military service
- Equal age of consent becomes unequal.Age of consent is unequal as the age of consent for homosexuality is 21.
- June 24Conversion therapy becomes banned.The Law for the Protection Against Conversion Treatments (KonvBehSchG) bans providing, arranging and advertising conversion therapy. Conducting conversion therapy on minors, or persons of legal age is those whose consent was obtained without their volition, is also explicitly banned. Providing, arranging or advertising conversion therapy is punishable by a fine up to €30,000. Carrying out conversion therapy on a minor, or an adult whose consent was obtained without their volition, is punishable by up to a year of imprisonment or a fine.
- June 18Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.In 2020, the West Virginia Supreme Court ruled to not issue revised birth certificates anymore, but simply cross out the old gender marker and write the new one under it. This makes transgender people easily identifiable.
- June 15LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes no protections.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling, but cancelled by the Interstate Highway Act which blocks protections under religious freedoms.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally under a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally by a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally by a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally by a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally by a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes sexual orientation and gender identity.Protected federally by a Supreme Court ruling.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes varies by region.As of June 15th, 2020 the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation or gender identity is illegal under Title VII the Civil Rights Act of 1964, classified as sex discrimination. As of June 15, 2020, all persons working for employers that employ more than 15 people are protected from discrimination based solely on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity via the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Bostock v. Clayton County.
- June 12Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.
- Same-sex marriage becomes unregistered cohabitation.The Uttarakhand High Court acknowledged that cohabitation and "live-in relationships" are protected by law.
- June 2
- June 1Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).1-year deferral reduced to a 3-month deferral in line with other UK regions (at the time).
- May 28Right to change legal gender becomes ambiguous.On International Transgender Day of Visibility 2020 Hungary's parliament submitted a bill to amend the definition of sex to match sex at birth, making it impossible for individuals to change their legal gender, However, there is other pieces of legislation that de facto recognise transgenders such as anti discrimination legislation. Someone has changed the status to illegal despite the legislation still in place
- May 26Same-sex adoption becomes legal.Adoption was legalized for gay couples when gay marriage became legal. Single individuals (whether gay or straight) have been allowed to adopt equally before then.
- Same-sex marriage becomes legal.Same-sex marriage in Costa Rica has been legal since May 26, 2020 as a result of a ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice. Costa Rica was the first country in Central America to recognize and perform same-sex marriages.
- May 8
- May 1
- April 28
- April 20Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- April 17Same-sex adoption becomes illegal.Current Adoption Laws (Law No. 6486/Law No. 1136) do not explicitly prohibit single people from adopting regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. However, Paraguay has declared itself a "Pro-Family and Pro-Life" country and they do not allow and ignore adoptions requested by LGBTQIAP+ people.
- April 12Same-sex marriage becomes other type of partnership.Cohabitation agreement with limited rights.
- April 2Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA three-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers in Washington follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the non-binding FDA three-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).The FDA announced changes to blood donor eligibility policy on 2nd April 2020, reducing the MSM deferral period from 12 months to 3 months, it is not legally binding but most agencies and the American Red Cross treat it as such.
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).Blood donation centers follow the new FDA 3-month deferral guidance.
- March 31Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.There is now an option to have “X” written for the gender mark on your license.
- March 11Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes no censorship.The U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina entered a consent decree that declares South Carolina’s 1988 discriminatory anti-LGBTQ curriculum law unconstitutional and bars its enforcement.
- March 3Conversion therapy becomes banned.Virginia becomes first southern state to ban gay conversion therapy.
- March
- Blood donations by MSMs becomes banned (3-month deferral).A four month deferral is in place following Denmark's decision.
- February 11Right to change legal gender becomes legal, but requires medical diagnosis.Law was changed to allow trans people to apply through the Family Court under section 28 of the Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationship Registration Act 1995. Currently through the Family Court, you are required to provide 'supporting evidence' of some form of medical treatment, which does not have to be surgery but may be.
- January 27Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Connecticut residents can select an X for their gender marker on IDs and driver's licenses.
- January 21Conversion therapy becomes banned.Utah is the 19th U.S State to ban conversion therapy.
- January 13Same-sex marriage becomes legal.Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019
- (date unknown)
- Same-sex adoption becomes illegal.As of 2020, same-sex couples could not legally adopt children in North Korea.
- Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes not legally recognized.Indiana no longer allows X gender markers on official IDs.
- January 1Right to change legal gender becomes legal, surgery not required.Rule 5 CCR 1006-1 states that Colorado citizens can update their birth certificate and driver’s license to include their correct gender information.
- Legal recognition of non-binary gender becomes recognized.Jude’s Law lets a person who does not identify as male or female to check an ‘X’ box on a Colorado issued driver’s license or identification. This law also allows for a new birth certificate with the correct information to be issued to the individual.
- Censorship of LGBT Issues becomes ambiguous.While there is legislation in Hungary that calls for LGBTQ+ censorship in schools, it’s unenforced and Ignored by the Hungarian Populace. No one has been fined from this lore as of now
- (date unknown)Conversion therapy becomes not banned.Psychologists are arguing with the government that conversion therapy should be banned. No law actually has been in place by the Albania government. Albania has not made a comment to ban conversion therapy