Safest states for lgbtq families

Eight states received “A” grades for LGBTQ+ safety based on their comprehensive pro-equality laws and low rates of hate crimes against LGBTQ+ people. Only Rhode Island nabbed an A+ mark. Thirteen states received a failing “F” grade for LGBTQ+ safety, based on their high number of discriminatory laws and hate crimes.

Only two states—Vermont and New York—have zero anti LGBTQ+ laws pending in , down from 10 states in Texas proposed 86 bills against LGBTQ+, the most in the nation; none have been defeated. Idaho and Wyoming have passed the most legislation (7 bills each) against LGBTQ+ people.