Nevada
Relationship Recognition Information
| 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.
Employment Information
| 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.
Parenting Information
| Who May Adopt | Any adult person or any two persons married to each other. NRS 127.030 |
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| Second Parent Adoptions | Approved in lower courts. |
Cases
Henkle v. Gregory
Historic case seeking to enforce a student's First Amendment right to be out at school
Hickman v. Donna Curry Investments, LLC, et al.
Man fired from a Subway restaurant after disclosing his HIV status
Matter of Matthew Cusick and Cirque du Soleil
Groundbreaking case arguing against Cirque du Soleil's decision to fire an employee because of his HIV status
