LGBTQ rights in Maine | |
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| Status | Legal since 1976 (Legislative repeal) |
| Gender identity | Altering sex on birth certificate and other documents allowed |
| Discrimination protections | Sexual orientation and gender identity protections (see below) |
| Family rights | |
| Recognition of relationships | Same-sex marriage since 2012 Domestic partnerships since 2004 |
| Adoption | Same-sex couples allowed to adopt |
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the U.S. state of Maine have the same legal rights as non-LGBTQ people. Same-sex marriage has been recognized in Maine since December 2012, following a referendum in which a majority of voters approved an initiative to legalize same-sex marriage. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited in the areas of employment, housing, credit and public accommodations. In addition, the use of conversion therapy on minors has been outlawed since 2019, and joint adoption is permitted for same-sex couples.