Kansas
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of Kansas. 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 “The marriage contract is to be considered in law as a civil contract between two parties who are of opposite sex. All other marriages are declared to be contrary to the public policy of this state and are void." KAN. STAT. ANN. § 23-101(a). |
No |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage "All marriages contracted without this state, which would be valid by the laws of the country in which the same were contracted, shall be valid in all courts and places in this state. It is the strong public policy of this state only to recognize as valid marriages from other states that are between a man and a woman." KAN. STAT. ANN. § 23-101(a). |
No |
| Other Recognition: None | No |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption Any single adult may petition to adopt. KAN. STAT. ANN. § 59-2113. |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption No explicit prohibition, but statute seems to suggest that only married couples may adopt jointly. |
No |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child No explicit prohibition, but statute seems to suggest that only married couples may request a second parent adoption. |
No |
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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