Iowa
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of Iowa. 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 April 3, 2009 Iowa Supreme Court decision in Varnum v. Brien finds a constitutional guarentee for gay and lesbian couples to marry. The decision is effective April 24, 2009. |
Yes |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage | Yes |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption Any unmarried adult may adopt. IOWA CODE ANN. ยง 600.4 |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption Statute permits married couples to adopt jointly. |
Yes |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child Statute permits second parent adoption of spouse's child. |
Yes |
Housing Discrimination
| Protections on the basis of sexual orientation Iowa nondiscrimination law extended to 'sexual orientation' in 2007. Iowa Code, Chapter 216; 216.2(14). |
Yes |
| Protections on the basis of gender identity Iowa nondiscrimination law extended to 'gender identity' in 2007. Iowa Code, Chapter 216; 216.2(10). |
Yes |
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