Minnesota
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of Minnesota. 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: 04/21/2009
Same-Sex Relationships
| Performs Same-Sex Marriages "The following marriages are prohibited: A marriage between persons of the same sex." MINN. STAT. § 517.03. |
No |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage "A marriage entered into by persons of the same sex, either under common law or statute, that is recognized by another state or foreign jurisdiction is void in this state and contractual rights granted by virtue of the marriage of its termination are unenforceable in this state." MINN. STAT. § 517.03. |
No |
| Other Recognition: None | No |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption State law permits any adult resident to adopt. MINN. STAT. ANN. § 259.22. |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption No explicit prohibition and no court cases on the matter. |
Maybe |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child No explicit prohibition and no court cases on the matter. |
Maybe |
Housing Discrimination
| Protections on the basis of sexual orientation MINN. STAT. §363A.01 to §363A.41. |
Yes |
| Protections on the basis of gender identity MINN. STAT. §363A.01 to §363A.41. |
Yes |
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