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LGBTQIA+ issues

Legal topics relevant to the LGBTQIA+ community, including people who identify as:

  • Lesbian, 
  • Gay, 
  • Bisexual, 
  • Transgender, 
  • Queer, 
  • Intersex, 
  • Asexual, and 
  • Questioning.
Rights of LGBTQIA+ people in Illinois
An overview of LGBTQIA+ rights in areas such as employment, housing, education, and family.
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Rights of LGBTQIA+ people in Illinois
An overview of LGBTQIA+ rights in areas such as employment, housing, education, and family.
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Bathroom access in Illinois
Learn about the right to access public bathrooms in Illinois, including Chicago and Cook County.
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Name and gender updates
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Updating identification after a legal name change
Explore best practices for updating Illinois and federal identification records to reflect a new legal name.
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Updating sex and gender markers on identification
Answers to common questions about sex and gender markers on identification documents.
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Changing name and gender on identification
Steps for updating the legal name or gender marker on identity documents.
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