Indiana
Relationship Recognition Information
| no | Licenses marriages for same-sex couples. |
| no | Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions. |
| no | Relationship recognition for same-sex couples: None. |
- 1997 Anti-marriage bill adopted. House Bill 1019 introduced by Rep. Woody Burton (R). Blocked in Families, Children & Human Affairs Committee. No further action. Similar language has now been proposed by Rep. Burton as an amendment to an unrelated bill on welfare. The amendment adds a non-recognition provision to the current restriction on marriage to different-sex couples. After further manipulations of the rules, Rep. Burton succeeded in getting similar language voted out in another gutted bill. Gov. Frank O’Bannon signed the measure into law on May 13. Senate Bill 211: anti-marriage bill passed by Judiciary Committee. Failed to proceed. See Indiana Annotated Code § 31-11-1-1.
Employment Information
| no | Private employment protections based on sexual orientation. |
| no | Private employment protections based on gender identity. |
| yes | Public (state) employment protections based on sexual orientation. |
| - | Public (state) employment protections based on gender identity. |
See IC 22-9-1-2 and Governor’s Policy Statement.
Parenting Information
| Who May Adopt | Any person. Ind. Stat. § 31-19-2. |
|---|---|
| Second Parent Adoptions | Approved in Adoption of K.S.P., 804 N.E.2d 1253 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004) (by partner of biological parent); Adoption of M.M.G.C., 785 N.E.2d 267 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003) (by partner of adoptive parent) |
Cases
In re Infant Girl W.
Case arguing for joint adoption by same-sex couples
Logan vs. Gary Community School Corporation
Case arguing in favor of a feminine male high school student's First Amendment right to wear a dress to his prom.
