In Your State: Montana
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 is amended to say “Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.” See Montana Constititution, Article XIII § 7.
- 1997 Montana prohibits marriage between same-sex couples by statute. See Montana Annotated Code § 40-1-103 and § 40-1-401.
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. |
See Montana Nondiscrimination-EEO Rules, 2.21.4001 et seq.
Statewide Parenting Laws |
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| Who May Adopt | Unmarried adult or, generally, married persons petitioning jointly. Mont. Code 42-1-106. |
| Second Parent Adoptions | Not yet permitted. |
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