Alaska Gay Rights Info

Relationship Recognition Information

Statewide Relationship Recognition

no	Licenses marriages for same-sex couples.
no	Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions.
no	Relationship recognition for same-sex couples: None.

• 1998 The state’s Constitution is amended to say: “To be valid or recognized in This state, a marriage may exist only between one man and one woman.” See Alaska Constitution Article I § 25.
• 1996 Alaska prohibits marriage between same-sex couples by statute. See Alaska Statutes § 25.05.013.

Employment Information

Statewide Employment Protections

no	Private employment protections based on sexual orientation.
no	Private employment protections based on gender identity.
yes	Public (state) employment protections based on sexual orientation.
-	Public (state) employment protections based on gender identity.

2002 Governor Tony Knowles issues an executive order banning discrimination based on sexual orientation against state employees, see Admin. Order No. 195. However, Alaska does not have a state-wide law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, see Alaska Stat. § 18.80.220.

Parenting Information

Statewide Parenting Laws

Who May Adopt	Any unmarried adult; married persons must petition jointly unless excused by court. Alaska Code § 25-23-020.
Second Parent Adoptions	Approved in lower court (Juneau).
Notes	Generally tolerant toward lesbian and gay parents.