Alaska
Statewide Relationship Recognition |
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| 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. |
- 1998 The state’s Constitution is amended 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.
- 1996 Alaska prohibits marriage between same-sex couples by statute. See Alaska Statutes § 25.05.013.
Statewide Employment Protections |
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| 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. |
| unclear | Public (state) employment protections based on gender identity. |
2002 Governor Tony Knowles issues an executive order banning discrimination based on sexual orientation against state employees, see Admin. Order No. 195. However, Alaska does not have a state-wide law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, see Alaska Stat. § 18.80.220.
Statewide Parenting Laws |
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| Who May Adopt | Any unmarried adult; married persons must petition jointly unless excused by court. Alaska Code § 25-23-020. |
| Second Parent Adoptions | Granted by some judges but not yet affirmed in appellate case law or confirmed in statute. |
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