States with No LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections
In 27 states, there are no explicit statewide laws protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Here is a list of these states:
States Without Explicit Statewide Protections
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
These states do not have laws explicitly prohibiting discrimination in key areas based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
States with Nondiscrimination Laws Lacking Gender Identity Protections
In one state, state law protects individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, housing, and public accommodations, but lacks explicit protections for gender identity.
- Wisconsin
States with Some LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections
Utah state law protects individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment and housing. However, the state does not have statutes protecting against discrimination in public accommodations.
States with Full LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections
In 21 states and the District of Columbia, state law protects individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
States
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Minnesota
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington