1956 in LGBT Rights

In 1956, there were 4 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 1 change made and 16 in the following year. A total of 71 legal changes were made in the 1950s.

  • January 1
    LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
    Homosexuality is illegal there.
  • LGBT employment discrimination becomes no protections.
    Homosexuality is illegal there.
  • LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.
  • (date unknown)
    Homosexual activity becomes legal.