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Take ActionIowa Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? Yes.
On April 3, 2009, the Iowa supreme court decided Varnum v. Brien, No. 07-1499, ruling that the state constitution guarantees gay and lesbian couples the equal right to marry. The decision became effective on April 27, 2009.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? Yes.
Any form of statewide relationship recognition for same-sex couples?
On April 3, 2009, the Iowa supreme court decided Varnum v. Brien, No. 07-1499, ruling that the state constitution guarantees gay and lesbian couples the equal right to marry. The decision became effective on April 27, 2009.
Citation: Varnum v. Brien (Iowa Supreme Court 2009).
Updated: Sun, April 26, 2009 - 11:00:20
