Nevada

Statewide Relationship Recognition
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.

  • 2002 The state’s Constitution is amended to say “Only a marriage between a male and female person shall be recognized and given effect in This state.” See Nevada Constitution, Article 1 § 21.

Statewide Employment Protections
yes Private employment protections based on sexual orientation.
no Private employment protections based on gender identity.
yes Public (state) employment protections based on sexual orientation.
- Public (state) employment protections based on gender identity.

See Nevada Revised Statutes §§ 610.185, 613.340, 613.405, 613.330 and 338.125.

Statewide Parenting Laws
Who May Adopt Any adult person or any two persons married to each other. NRS 127.030
Second Parent Adoptions Approved in lower courts.

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