Alabama is known as The Heart of Dixie and the Yellowhammer state.
The capital is Montgomery and the largest city is Birmingham.
Alabama Gay Issues:
Gay Marriage
2006 - Anti-same-sex marriage constitutional amendment
1998 - Anti-same-sex marriage statute banned marriage for same-sex couples
Domestic Violence
Has domestic violence laws that are gender neutral but apply to only household members
Sodomy Laws
(Misdemeanor) Maximum Penalty: 1 Year & $2,000.00 Fine
Alabama`s law does not apply to married couples
Second-Parent Adoption For Gays And Lesbians
Trial courts have granted second-parent adoptions
Sexually Oriented Hate Crimes
Has hate crime laws that do not include crimes based in
sexual orientation or gender identity
Some Alabama Cities:
Athens - Auburn - Birmingham - Dauphin Island - Decatur - Enterprise
Florence - Fort Payne - Guntersville - Helena - Huntsville - Jackson
Lincoln - Madison - Monroeville - Opelika - Pell City - Rainsville
Scottsboro - Sheffield - Sylacauga - Tuscaloosa - Tuscumbia - Wedowee |
