New Hampshire

Issues

Marriage
2004 &ndash Anti-same-sex marriage law banned marriage for same-sex couples
Domestic Violence
Has domestic violence laws that are gender neutral and include household members and dating partners
Second-Parent Adoption
It is unclear whether the state adoption law permits second-parent adoptions.
Hate Crimes
Has hate crime laws that include crimes based on sexual orientation
State Nondiscrimination Laws
1997 – Laws banning discrimination based on sexual orientation