On 5 June 2010, the state became the eighth in the world to recognize same-sex marriage. On 1 March 2011, a gender identity law, said to be one of the most advanced in the world, was passed to simplify the process of sex and name change for transgender people.
On 5 June 2010, the state became the eighth in the world to recognize same-sex marriage. On 1 March 2011, a law regarding gender identity was passed, considered one of the most advanced globally, to simplify the process of sex and name change for transgender people.