In Your State: South Carolina
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. |
- 1996 Anti-marriage bill adopted. House Bill 4502 introduced by Rep. Simrill (R) on January 25, 1996. Provides that same-sex couples’ marriages performed in other states are not valid or recognized in South Carolina. Passed House. Senate Bill 1151 passed by Senate. Signed by Governor Beaseley (R) May 20, 1996. See South Carolina Code § 20-1-15.
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. |
See S.C. Code Ann. § 1-13-80 (2001) and S.C. Code Ann. § 31-21-40 (2001).
Statewide Parenting Laws |
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| Who May Adopt | Any person. SC Laws § 20-7-1680. |
| Second Parent Adoptions | Not yet permitted. |
| Notes | Conservative legal climate but some favorable appellate decisions on child custody or visitation. |
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