On Monday, Hawaii’s Governor Neil Abercrombie signed into law HB 546, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression in employment and as a matter of public policy. According to the Human Rights Campaign, one-quarter of U.S. States and in excess of 125 cities and countries now have similar laws.
Hawaii has had bans on discrimination based upon sexual orientation since 1991.
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copyright 2011 Irene C. Olszewski
Connecticut Lesbian and Gay Law 
I’m pleased to see that there are 13 states on board with ending discrimination against gender identity and expression. I can’t help but wonder why it’s taking so long for the other states to pass such laws.
I agree, Marty. But it’s slow going in the LGBT legal world. At least progress is being made. We can be grateful for that much.