Laws

= = =Laws That Directly Affect Homosexuals:= Laws governing homosexual behavior vary throughout the world. Gays fight for no laws against them. Many people fighting for those equal rights believe gays should have all the same rights, including marriage. Normally, fighters will have an effect on the penalty for hate crimes. People against homosexuals believe that marriage and relationships should be between a man and woman and they think that homosexuals should not have the same rights non-gays have and should not be allowed to get married.
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**Adoption Law-**
Florida: Prohibits homosexuals from adopting. Mississippi: Prohibits same-sex couples from adopting. Utah: Prohibits unmarried couples, heterosexual, and homosexuals, from adopting.

**Discrimination Laws In Different States-**
RI, MN, NM- Prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity WA, MT, CO, AZ, IL, IN, DE-Prohibit discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation NV, WI, NY, MD, NJ, VT, CT, NH, MA-Prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation KP, PA-Prohibit discrimination against public employees based on sexual orientation and gender identity

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