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Lawmakers in the Mexico City Congress have introduced a legislative package aimed at strengthening protections and expanding rights for the sexual and gender diversity community.
The package includes four proposed bills and 17 resolutions derived from discussions held during the LGBTIQ+ Parliament 2025, a participatory forum hosted by the local legislature.
Deputy Jannete Guerrero Maya, president of the Congress’ Human Rights Commission, said the proposals respond to concerns raised by community members regarding discrimination, access to services and equal treatment under the law.
One proposal would amend the city’s fiscal code to establish incentives intended to promote inclusion and prevent discrimination. Another seeks changes to the penal code related to hate speech. A third would modify the health law to include provisions guaranteeing comprehensive, non-discriminatory medical care for LGBTQ+ individuals.
The fourth measure urges Mexico’s federal Congress to reform the Federal Labor Law to ensure equal employment benefits.
Because Mexico operates under a federal system, most of the proposed reforms would apply only within Mexico City if approved. The local Congress has authority to amend the capital’s fiscal, criminal and health laws, but changes would not automatically extend to other states. The measure urging reforms to the Federal Labor Law would require approval by Mexico’s national Congress to take effect nationwide.
The 17 resolutions call on government agencies to address issues including bullying in schools, HIV prevention and treatment campaigns, economic inclusion programs and mandatory diversity training for public servants.
Additional recommendations include improving statistical data collection on transgender populations, strengthening housing protections, safeguarding inheritance and civil rights, and developing programs for older LGBTQ+ adults, Indigenous community members and people living with HIV.
The proposals were presented during a regular legislative session and were referred to committees for further review.
Mexico City has enacted several reforms in recent years expanding legal recognition and protections for LGBTQ+ residents. Lawmakers said the new package seeks to address ongoing gaps identified through community consultation.
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