Laws
California Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
California domestic partnership registration allows same-sex couples the opportunity to formalize relationships.
Connecticut Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
In November 2008 marriage licenses began to be issued to same-sex couples in Connecticut.
D.C. Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
No provision of District of Columbia law bans recognition of marriages between same-sex couples performed in another jurisdiction. The district’s domestic partnership registration allows same-sex couples the opportunity to formalize relationships
Hawaii Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Hawaii law purports to ban recognition of marriages between same-sex couples. The state offers reciprocal beneficiary status to same-sex couples.
Maine Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
In September 2009, marriage licenses will begin to be issued to same-sex couples in Maine.
Maryland Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Maryland does not recognize marriage by same-sex couples. Domestic partners, as defined by statute, are entitled to 11 protections available to spouses, including the rights to visit one another in the hospital, share a room in a nursing home, and make funeral decisions.
New Jersey Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
There is no explicit provision in New Jersey law purporting to ban the performance or recognition of marriages for same-sex couples. The New Jersey civil unions law will take effect in early 2007.
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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