Some states and cities have chosen to include sexual orientation or gender identity as a protected class in antidiscrimination laws.

Hate crimes - Federal hate crime law now includes sexual orientation and gender identity.

The law does not include gender identity.

In the 1980s, the state legislators passed a statewide civil rights legislation, which did not include sexual orientation or gender identity.

Ecuador includes both sexual orientation and gender identity in its constitutional prohibition against discrimination.

Vatican City State does not have any civil rights provisions that include sexual orientation or gender identity.

The company also explained that the company's non-discrimination policies will now include sexual orientation and gender identity.

In June 2009, it was announced that the interpretation would be expanded to include gender identity.

This includes physical appearance, gender and sexual identity, ethnicity, and social roles.

This is the first time a law has included "gender identity" in addition to "sexual orientation".