Nevada
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of Nevada. 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: 04/23/2009
Same-Sex Relationships
| Performs Same-Sex Marriages 2002 Constitutional amendment: "Only a marriage between a male and female person shall be recognized and given effect in this state." Nevada Constitution, Article 1 § 21. |
No |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage | No |
| Other Recognition: None | No |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption Any adult person may adopt a minor. NEV. REV. STAT. § 127.030. Additionally, sexual orientation can not be the sole determinative basis for the denial of an adoption application. NEV. ADMIN. CODE § 127.351. |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption No explicit prohibition, but no state high court has yet ruled on this issue. |
Maybe |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child No explicit prohibition, but no state high court has yet ruled on this issue. |
Maybe |
Housing Discrimination
| Protections on the basis of sexual orientation NV. REV. STAT. 233.010(2) |
Yes |
| Protections on the basis of gender identity No explicit protections. Gender identity is not included in the state nondiscrimination laws. |
No |
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