Alaska
Alaska
Relationships
No. The state constitution prohibits marriage between same-sex couples. It was amended in 1998 to say: “To be valid or recognized in this State, a marriage may exist only between one man and one woman.” See Alaska Constitution Article I § 25.
The state constitution prohibits marriage between same-sex couples. It was amended in 1998 to say: “To be valid or recognized in this State, a marriage may exist only between one man and one woman.” See Alaska Constitution Article I § 25
State statute prohibits marriage between same-sex couples. See Alaska Constitution Article I § 25.
Workplace
Governor Tony Knowles issued an executive order in 2002 banning discrimination based on sexual orientation against state employees. See Admin. Order No. 195. However, Alaska does not have a statewide law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation. See Alaska Stat. § 18.80.220.
All government employees are protected by the U.S. Constitution against irrational discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. In addition, some measure of protection already exists under Title VII based on gender, which has been held to include gender identity and expression.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and several courts have interpreted Title VII to protect transgender employees, and the EEOC has interpreted Title VII to cover sexual orientation discrimination. The Supreme Court has held that the EEOC's interpretations of Title VII are entitled to "great deference."
Parenting
Any unmarried adult. Married persons must petition jointly unless excused by court. See Alaska Code § 25.23.020.
Granted by some judges, but not yet affirmed in appellate case law or confirmed in statute.
