A new study suggests Alabama is one of four states where LGBT citizens face the most challenges, according to Yahoo News.



The study by the Movement Advancement Project, called "Mapping LGBT Equality in America," researched information about each state's LGBT policies and rated these policies as favorable or unfavorable towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people.



The report says Alabama placed fourth due to its lack of policies in favor of LGBT people while unfavorable policies are passed, The study cited policies, such as the religious freedom bill as well as a law allowing educators to teach homosexuality is unacceptable, as evidence. In addition, the study said any attempts at bills protecting LGBT citizens from discrimination have failed.



The other states ranked as the most difficult for LGBT people to live include Louisiana, Tennessee and Michigan.