Source: https://lgbtq.dc.gov/page/glbt-know-your-rights
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Know Your Rights | glbt
Prior to the enactment of specific laws concerning the GLBT community, multiple human rights regulations were already protecting anyone based on sexual orientation and/or gender orientation. Title I of the DC Code Chapter 25 § 1-2502, defines it as:
(28) "Sexual orientation" means male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality and bisexuality, by preference or practice.
The following laws and regulations may apply to the GLBT community, including:
DC Code §1-529 Spouse equity
DC Code §1-612.31 and 32(b) Voluntary leave transfer program
DC Code §1-621-07, 623.10 and 33 Health benefit coverage
DC Code §1-2512, 2515, 2519 and 2520 Unlawful discriminatory practices in employment, real estate transactions, public accommodations and educational institutions
DC Code §2-1401 Human rights definitions
DC Code §4-201.01, 205.22, 213.01, 218.01, 1301.02 Public assistance support actions
DC Code §7-205, 215 and 219 Vital records - Birth and marriage registration
DC Code §7-1601 AIDS health care definitions
DC Code §16-1001 Intrafamily proceedings definitions
DC Code §16-2345 Changes to new birth record upon marriage or determination of natural parents
DC Code §16-2501 Change of name
DC Code §21-2113 Uniform general power of attorney, related to personal and family maintenance
DC Code §21-2202 Health-care decisions
DC Code §22-201 and 501 Criminal offenses and penalties concerning adultery and bigamy
DC Code §22-3700 Bias-related crime definitions
DC Code §31-3303.07 Health insurance portability and accountability
DC Code §32-501 Family and medical leave
DC Code §32-701, 702(i), 704, 705(a), 705(b), 705(c), 705(d), 706 Health care benefits expansion
DC Code §32-1201 Parental leave definitions
DC Code §32-1501 Worker's compensation definitions
DC Code §42-1102, 3404.02(b)(c), and 3651.05(c)(3)
DC Code §46-301.01 Interstate family support definitions
DC Code §46-405 Illegal marriages entered into in another jurisdiction
DC Code §47-601 Property rights enumerated
DC Code §50-1501.02(e)(4) Adding joint ownership to registration of motor vehicles
Specific acts and amendments to acts include:
Bias-Related Crime Act of 1989
Omnibus Domestic Partnership Equality Amendment Act of 2008 (Law 17-231))
Jury and Marriage Amendment Act of 2009, B18-0010, A18-0070B18-0010, A18-0070
Mayor Adrian Fenty signed the Religious Freedom & Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009 into law on Dec. 15, 2009. After 30 days, the District government review period ended and the law went into effect unopposed on March 3, 2010.