Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ( LGBT ) people in the US in Oregon have the same rights and responsibilities as heterosexuals. Sexual sexual activity is legal in Oregon. Same-sex marriages have been valid in the state since May 2014, when a federal judge proclaimed a state constitutional ban on such marriages unconstitutional. Previously, same-sex couples could only access domestic partnerships, which guaranteed most marriage rights. In addition, same-sex couples are allowed to be adopted together. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing and public accommodation is prohibited in states under the Oregon Equality Act, enacted in 2008. Conversion therapy in minors is also illegal.
Oregon is often referred to as one of the most LGBT friendly countries in the United States, and is home to an active LGBT community. Governor Kate Brown is the nationally open LGBT Governor. Most Oregon people favor same-sex marriage.
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The law on same-sex sexual activity
Oregon decriminalized same-sex sexual activity in 1972.
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Recognition of same-sex relations
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Oregon on May 19, 2014 after US District Court Judge Michael McShane ruled that a 2004 state constitutional amendment prohibiting such marriages was unconstitutional in relation to the Federal Constitutional Equity Protection Act.
Prior to that came to power, same-sex marriage was prohibited by the State Constitution due to the issuance of ballot papers on November 2, 2004. Supporters have formed a campaign to place same-sex marriage initiatives on vote in November 2014, but the plan was canceled due to legal marriages in power in May 2014 for same-sex couples in the state.
Domestic partnerships for same-sex couples have been available since February 4, 2008, when the Oregon Family Fairness Act came into effect.
Oregon has benefited fellow country employees since 1998.
Since October 16, 2013, based on the opinion of the Oregon Department of Justice, Oregon has recognized same-sex marriage from other jurisdictions.
In July 2015, the Oregon Legislature was passed and the Oregon Governor signed a law to codify a gender-neutral marriage under various Oregon laws, effective on January 1, 2016.
Adoption and parenting
Same-sex couples may jointly adopt or adopt stepchildren. Lesbian couples also have access to IVF and insemination assistance. Surrogacy for male partners is also allowed.
Protection of discrimination
Since January 1, 2008, Oregon has banned discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Protection added by the Oregon Equality Act , was signed into law by Governor Ted Kulongoski on May 9, 2007.
Hates crime laws
State law includes hate crime based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Gender identity and expression
In January 2013, as part of an off-court settlement in a discrimination lawsuit with a public employee related to the medical insurance coverage of a sex surgery procedure, the country agrees to provide full medical insurance coverage for all such operations, medications, and related treatments for individuals covered by the public health plan of employees.
In 2014, genital switch operations are not a requirement to change gender markers on Oregon birth certificates.
In August 2014, state officials announced that Medicaid Oregon would soon begin covering hormone therapy and other treatments related to sex assignment.
In May 2017, a law authorized the Oregon Legislature (in both the House and the signatures of the Governor) to abolish and repeal the 1991 requirement for transgender people to publish their names in newspapers before they undergo changes to the sex law on government documents. This requirement is seen as a breach of privacy and security risks for transgender people.
Driver license
Since July 1, 2017, the Oregon Department of Vehicles has offered a third option for gender on license and identification cards: X , pointing to neutral or non-binary gender identity.
Conversion therapy
Oregon became the third country to ban attempts to change sexual orientation (conversion therapy) in minors. On March 17, 2015, the Oregon Representative Council passed a bill banning conversion therapy 41-18 and on May 7, the Oregon State Senate approved the bill 21-8. On May 18, 2015, Governor Kate Brown signed the bill into law. The law came into force on 1 July 2015.
Introduction of non-binary genders
On June 10, 2016, an Oregon circuit court ruled that a citizen can change their gender legally to non-binary. The Transgender Law Center believes that this is "the first decision of its kind in the US"
Politics
The Oregon Governor, Kate Brown, was the first open bisexual governor in US history. Oregon House Speaker, Tina Kotek, openly lesbian, married her partner, Aimee Wilson. Michael McShane, a judge who lifted the same-sex marriage ban in Oregon, was also gay openly.
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See also
- Hands Across Hawthorne
- The Oregon Citizens Alliance
Footnote
Further reading
- Casey Parks, "The Hate Keeps Coming: Pain Lingers for Lesbian Couple Denied in Sweet Cakes Case," The Oregonian, 2 July 2016.
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