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1991 in LGBT rights

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This is a list of notable events in the history of LGBT rights that took place in the year 1991.

Events

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  • U.S. state of Connecticut bans sexual orientation discrimination in the private sector.[1]
  • U.S. state of Hawaii bans sexual orientation discrimination in the private sector.[1]

January

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  • 29 — Minnesota governor Arne Carlson issues an executive order banning sexual orientation discrimination in the public sector.[2]

April

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May

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  • 1 — Three same-sex couples file suit in Hawaii alleging that the state constitution guarantees their right to marry.[4]
  • 19 — The Executive Council of Hong Kong votes to decriminalize homosexuality.

August

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  • 16 — New Jersey governor James Florio issues an executive order prohibiting sexual orientation discrimination in the public sector.[5]

December

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b "Laws Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation". Archived from the original on 2007-06-09. Retrieved 2007-06-12.
  2. ^ http://www.leg.mn/archive/execorders/91-04.pdf (Adobe Acrobat format)
  3. ^ Pallot, Peter (17 April 1991). "Homosexual fostering policies banned". The Daily Telegraph. No. 42242. p. 1.
  4. ^ Eskridge, p. 4
  5. ^ Executive Order #39
  6. ^ Lewin, Tamar (December 18, 1991). "Disabled Woman's Care Given to Lesbian Partner". New York Times. Retrieved April 5, 2015.

References

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  • Eskridge Jr., William N. (1996). The Case for Same-Sex Marriage: From Sexual Liberty to Civilized Commitment. New York City, The Free Press, a Division of Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0-684-82404-3.