Kansas
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. |
- 2005 The state’s Constitution is amended to say, “(a) Marriage shall be constituted by one man and one woman only. All other marriages are declared to be contrary to public policy of This state and are void. (b) No relationship, other than a marriage, shall be recognized by the state as entitling the parties to the rights or incidents of marriage.” See Kansas Constitution Article 15, §16.
- 1996 Kansas law prohibits same-sex couples from marrying by statute. See Kansas Annotated Statutes §§ 23-101(a) and 23-115.
Statewide Employment Protections |
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| 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. |
| no | Public (state) employment protections based on gender identity. |
Statewide Parenting Laws |
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| Who May Adopt | Any adult. KS Stat. 59-2113. |
| Second Parent Adoptions | Not yet permitted |
| Notes | |
Regional Offices Information
National Headquarters
120 Wall Street
19th Floor
212-809-8585
Region Includes:
Midwest Region
11 East Adams
Suite 1008
312-663-4413
Region Includes:
South Central Region
3500 Oak Lawn Avenue
Suite 500
214-219-8585
Southern Region
730 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 1070
404-897-1880
Region Includes:
Western Region
3325 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 1300
213-382-7600
