In Your State: Mississippi
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. |
- 2004 The state’s constitution was amended to say “Marriage may take place and may be valid under the laws of This state only between a man and a woman. A marriage in another state or foreign jurisdiction between persons of the same gender, regardless of when the marriage took place, may not be recognized in This state and is void and unenforceable under the laws of This state.”
- 1997 Mississippi prohibits marriage between same-sex couples by statute. See Miss. Code § 93-1-1.2.
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. |
| - | Public (state) employment protections based on gender identity. |
Statewide Parenting Laws |
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| Who May Adopt | Unmarried adult or married persons jointly. Same-sex couples expressly prohibited from adopting. Miss. Code § 93-17-3. |
| Second Parent Adoptions | Not yet permitted. |
| Notes | Adverse consideration of gay or lesbian orientation is permitted in custody disputes, but cannot be sole factor. See Morris v. Morris, 783 So.2d 681 (Miss. 2001) |
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