Kentucky
Relationship Recognition Information
Statewide Relationship Recognition
| 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. |
- 2004 The state’s Constitution was amended to say “Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as legal in Kentucky. A legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized.” See Kentucky Constitution § 233A.
- 1998 Kentucky prohibits marriage between same-sex couples by statute. See Kentucky Code Title XXXV §§ 402.005, 402.020, 402.040 and 402.045.
Employment Information
Statewide Employment Protections
| no |
Private employment protections based on sexual orientation. |
| no |
Private employment protections based on gender identity. |
| no |
Public (state) employment protections based on sexual orientation. |
| - |
Public (state) employment protections based on gender identity. |
See Kentucky Revised Statues § 344.040.
- 2003 Governor Paul Patton issues an executive order banning discrimination based on sexual orientation against state employees, see Executive Order 2003-533.
Parenting Information
Statewide Parenting Laws
| Who May Adopt |
Any adult. Ky. Rev. Stat. 199.470. Any unmarried adult; generally, spouse must join petition if married. |
| Second Parent Adoptions |
Not yet permitted |
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