LGBT rights in New Mexico
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the U.S. state of New Mexico enjoy the same rights as non-LGBT people. New Mexico has seen prominent advances in gay and lesbian rights in recent decades. Same-sex sexual activity has been legal since 1975.[2] Same-sex marriage is legal statewide in New Mexico, as is adoption and access to fertility treatments for lesbian couples. Same-sex couples now enjoy the same rights as heterosexual married couples. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is banned statewide in the areas of employment, housing and public accommodations. Additionally, conversion therapy on minors is prohibited in the state.
LGBT rights in New Mexico | |
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Status | Legal since 1975 |
Gender identity | Transgender people may alter their legal gender[1] |
Discrimination protections | Protections for sexual orientation and gender identity |
Family rights | |
Recognition of relationships | Same-sex marriage since 2013 |
Adoption | Same-sex couples allowed to adopt |
The state capital, Santa Fe, is often cited as one of the United States' gay capitals,[3][4] and the state's largest city Albuquerque, including its large metropolitan area, is often referred to as a "gay-friendly" city.[5][6][7] Opinion polls have shown that a majority of New Mexicans support LGBT rights and same-sex marriage; 2018 polling from the Public Religion Research Institute showed that 73% of New Mexicans supported anti-discrimination legislation protecting LGBT people.[8]