Indiana
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of Indiana. It should not be used as legal advice and is provided as information only. Family Fairness does not warrant that this information is current or comprehensive.
Updated: 04/09/2009
Same-Sex Relationships
| Performs Same-Sex Marriages "Only a female may marry a male. Only a male may marry a female. A marriage between persons of the same gender is void in Indiana even if the marriage is lawful in the place where it is solemnized." IND. CODE ANN. § 31-11-1-1. |
No |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage IND. CODE ANN. § 31-11-1-1. |
No |
| Other Recognition: None | No |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption Any single resident may petition to adopt. IND. CODE ANN. 31-19-2-2). Additionally, a single non-resident may petition to adopt a "hard-to-place child." IND. CODE ANN. 31-19-2-3 |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption Affirmed by Indiana court in In re Infant Girl W., 845 N.E.2d 229. |
Yes |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child Affirmed by Indiana court in In re Infant Girl W., 845 N.E.2d 229. |
Yes |
Housing Discrimination
| Protections on the basis of sexual orientation No explicit protections. |
No |
| Protections on the basis of gender identity No explicit protections. |
No |
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