LGBT rights in Delaware
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the U.S. state of Delaware enjoy the same legal protections as non-LGBT people. Same-sex sexual activity has been legal in Delaware since January 1, 1973. On January 1, 2012, civil unions became available to same-sex couples, granting them the "rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities" of married persons. Delaware legalized same-sex marriage on July 1, 2013.
LGBT rights in Delaware | |
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Delaware (USA) | |
| Status | Legal since 1973 |
| Gender identity | Transgender persons allowed to change legal gender |
| Discrimination protections | Yes, both sexual orientation and gender identity |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | Same-sex marriage since 2013 |
| Adoption | Yes |
State law bans discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, and the state has legally banned the practice of conversion therapy on minors since July 2018. Delaware is frequently referred to as one of the United States' most LGBT-friendly states. A majority of Delawareans support same-sex marriage.