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.
In June 2010, the state became the eighth country worldwide to legalize same-sex marriage. In March 2011, a groundbreaking law was passed in the state to make it easier for transgender individuals to change their gender identity and sex on official documents.