North Dakota
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 is amended to say, “Marriage consists only of the legal union between a man and a woman. No other domestic union, however denominated, may be recognized as a marriage or given the same or substantially equivalent legal effect.” See N.D. Constitution, Article XI § 28.
- 1997 North Dakota prohibits marriage between same-sex couples by statute. See N.D. Century Code §§ 14.03.01 and 14.03.08.
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 N.D. Cent. Code §§ 12.1-14-04 (2002), 14-02.4 (2002), 14-02.5 (2002) and 23-17.3-05 (2002).
Parenting Information
Statewide Parenting Laws
| Who May Adopt |
Any unmarried adult; married persons must generally petition jointly unless excused by court. N.D. Cent. Code 14-15-03. |
| Second Parent Adoptions |
Not yet permitted. |
| Notes |
Judicial attitudes showing gradual improvement. See Damron v. Damron, 670 N.W.2d 871 (N.Dak. 2003). |
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