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Colorado Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Colorado law and the state constitution both purport to ban recognition of marriages between same-sex couples. Colorado law permits any two unmarried adults to enter into a Designated Beneficiary Agreement.
D.C. Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
As of July 7, 2009, marriages by same-sex couples from other jurisdictions, including foreign countries are expressly recognized in the District of Columbia. The District’s domestic partnership registration also allows same-sex couples the opportunity to formalize relationships.
Wisconsin Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Wisconsin law and the state constitution both purport to ban marriage for same-sex couples. Same-sex couples can register as domestic partners and receive limited rights and responsibilities under state law.
Maine Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
The Maine domestic partner law allows same-sex couples the opportunity to formalize relationships.
Vermont Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
As of September 1, 2009, same-sex couples may apply for marriage licenses in Vermont.
Connecticut Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
In November 2008 marriage licenses began to be issued to same-sex couples in Connecticut.
California Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
California domestic partnership registration allows same-sex couples the opportunity to formalize relationships.
Oregon Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Oregon law and the state constitution both purport to ban recognition of marriages between same-sex couples. The Oregon domestic partner law allows same-sex couples the opportunity to formalize relationships.
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