Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in Nevada have rights as other residents of the state. Same sex marriage became legal on October 8 2014 following a ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Sevcik v. Sandoval. Additionally same sex couples have the option to enter into partnerships that offer similar rights and responsibilities to marriage. However there are differences in areas such as coverage and parental rights between domestic partners and married couples. The state allows same sex couples to adopt children and has laws in place to prevent discrimination based on orientation and gender identity in areas like employment, housing and public services. Furthermore Nevada has banned conversion therapy for minors.

Nevada is often recognized as one of the supportive states for the lgbtq+ community in the Mountain West region. According to research by the Movement Advancement Project organization Nevada leads the way in legislation supporting lgbtq+ rights within this region. A survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute in 2017 revealed that a significant majority of Nevada residents. 70%. Are, in favor of legalizing same sex marriage.

 

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