LGBT Rights in Piedmont
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History

Homosexual activity in Piedmont

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Homosexual activity in Piedmont is legal.

Current status
Since 1890
Legal under federal Italy law
There are no laws against same sex relationships in Italy's Penal Code.
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Current status
Since Jan 1, 1890
Legal
legal since 1890
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being gay is legal
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Same-sex marriage in Piedmont

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Same-sex marriage in Piedmont is civil unions (marriage rights).

Current status
Since May 11, 2016
Civil unions (marriage rights)
civil unions with all the rights of marriage exept adoption
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Civil unions are legal
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Current status
Since May 11, 2016
Civil unions (marriage rights) under federal Italy law
The law on same sex civil partnerships was adopted on May 11, 2016. The law recognizes same-sex couples as a family and gives them the same rights as marriage, with the exception of joint adoption. However a court can still allow second parent adoption.

Censorship of LGBT issues in Piedmont

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Censorship of LGBT issues in Piedmont is no censorship.

Current status
No censorship under federal Italy law
In Italy, there are no laws restricting to discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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Right to change legal gender in Piedmont

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Right to change legal gender in Piedmont is legal, but requires medical diagnosis.

Current status
Since Jul 23, 2015
Legal, but requires medical diagnosis under federal Italy law
A Supreme Court decision overruled the surgery requirement to change one's legal gender.

On 15 February 2023, a Court in Trento ruled transgender minors could have their legal gender changed on documents as long as their parents consent and a psychologist has been consulted on the matter.

Gender-affirming care in Piedmont

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Gender-affirming care in Piedmont is legal, but restricted for minors.

Current status
Since Feb 2019
Legal, but restricted for minors under federal Italy law
Puberty blockers can be started in transgender youths, followed by gender-affirming hormones (GAH) by the age of 16 years, surgery requires the recipient to be 18 years old and receive the approval of a court.
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Until Feb 2019
Legal, but banned for minors under federal Italy law
Italy requires individuals to be 18 years old to access gender-affirming care. Additionally, court approval is required for any gender-affirming surgery.

Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Piedmont

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Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Piedmont is not legally recognized.

Current status
Since Jun 18, 2024
Not legally recognized under federal Italy law
Ruling 143/2024 of the Italian constitutional court published on 18/06/2024 stated that a third gender is not permissible for non-binary people.
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LGBT discrimination in Piedmont

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LGBT discrimination in Piedmont is illegal.

Current status
Since Mar 23, 2016
Illegal
illegal under regional law
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illegal.
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LGBT employment discrimination in Piedmont

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LGBT employment discrimination in Piedmont is sexual orientation and gender identity.

Current status
Since Jan 15, 2023
Sexual orientation and gender identity under federal Italy law
On 15 January 2023, a court in Rome ruled against a school who had fired a trans professor due to her gender identity, claiming that it amounted to sex discrimination.
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Aug 13, 2003–Jan 14, 2023
Sexual orientation only under federal Italy law
Legislative Decree 9 July 2003, n. 216 prohibits discrimination in the workplace on the basis of religion, personal beliefs, handicap, age and sexual orientation.

LGBT housing discrimination in Piedmont

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LGBT housing discrimination in Piedmont is sexual orientation and gender identity.

Current status
Since Dec 18, 2018
Sexual orientation and gender identity
Passed in 2016 and effective from 2018 the Piedmonte regional legislature passed a new law extending discrimination protections in housing to lgbt people.
Until Nov 14, 2004
No protections under federal Italy law
Before Toscana passed landmark discrimination protections, there were no protections for lgbt people against housing discrimination in Italy.

Same-sex adoption in Piedmont

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Same-sex adoption in Piedmont is second parent adoption only.

Current status
Since Jun 22, 2016
Second parent adoption only under federal Italy law
On June 22, 2016 the Court of Cassation stated that same sex couples in a civil union should be able to adopt their partner’s child for the child’s best interest. Same-sex couples can also apply for foster care since no law prohibits it.

Intersex infant surgery in Piedmont

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Intersex infant surgery in Piedmont is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Serving openly in military in Piedmont

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Serving openly in military in Piedmont is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Blood donations by MSMs in Piedmont

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Blood donations by MSMs in Piedmont is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Conversion therapy in Piedmont

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Conversion therapy in Piedmont is unknown.

Current status
Unknown

Equal age of consent in Piedmont

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Equal age of consent in Piedmont is unknown.

Current status
Unknown