Marriage Center

Learn about the fight for marriage equality in your state. Select a map using the drop-down menu.*

Marriage Recognition

Marriage-related ballot measure

Authorizes same-sex marriage

Prohibits same-sex marriage

Does not authorize or prohibit same-sex marriage

Relationship Recognition

Authorizes same-sex marriage

Recognizes rights for same-sex couples

Recognizes limited rights for same-sex couples

No relationship recognition

Marriage Prohibitions

Marriage-related ballot measure

State laws prohibiting same-sex marriage

Constitutional amendments prohibiting same-sex marriage

No same-sex marriage prohibitions

Interstate Recognition

Marriage, civil unions or domestic partnerships

Marriage only

Civil unions or domestic partnerships

No interstate relationship recognition

Divorce only

Millions for Marriage

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Challenge to Virginia Ban

AFER and Prop 8 attorneys to join the federal constitutional challenge to Virginia’s same-sex marriage ban.

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Get the Facts on DOMA

Learn specifics on how the DOMA ruling might affect you and your family. Photo (c) Kevin Wolf

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New Jersey Court Decision

Superior Court of New Jersey rules that "same-sex couples must be allowed to marry."

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See Where Legislators Stand

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, supports marriage for committed gay and lesbian couples. Where do your legislators stand? Use the menu below to find out or view Warner’s profile.

*Marriage and relationship recognition laws are complex and vary greatly from state to state.
For more complete information, please visit HRC's Maps of State Laws & Policies page.