Ohio
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of Ohio. 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: 05/30/2009
Same-Sex Relationships
| Performs Same-Sex Marriages 2004 Constitutional Amendment: "Only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by This state and its political subdivision" |
No |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage | No |
| Other Recognition: None 2004 Constitutional amendment: "This state and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance or effect of marriage." |
No |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption State law permits any unmarried adult to adopt. OHIO REV. CODE ANN. ยง 3107.03 |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption No explicit prohibition, and no state court has yet heard the issue. |
No |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child A state intermediate appellate court ruled that parental rights are terminated upon the adoption of a child by a non-spousal partner. In re Adoption of Jane Doe, 719 N.E.2d 1071, (Ohio App. 9 Dist., 1998). |
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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