New Jersey Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
There is a motion pending before the state Supreme Court challenging the denial of marriage licenses
New Mexico Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
For a period in 2004, 66 marriage licenses were issued to same-sex couples in Sandoval County. The
New York Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? Yes.
As of July 24, 2011, same-sex couples may obtain marriage licenses in New York. The New York State
North Carolina Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
North Carolina law states:
North Dakota Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
North Dakota law states: “Marriage is a personal relation arising out of a civil contract between one
Ohio Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
Ohio law states: “A marriage
Oklahoma Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
Oklahoma law states: “A
Oregon Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
For a period in 2004, licenses were issued to same-sex couples in Multnomah County. However, a judge
Pennsylvania Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
Pennsylvania law states: “It is
Rhode Island Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No explicit prohibition.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No explicit
South Carolina Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
South Carolina law states: “A
South Dakota Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
South Dakota law states: “Any
Tennessee Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
Tennessee law states:
Texas Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Texas law states: “A license may not be issued for the marriage of persons of the same sex.”
Honors
Utah Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
Utah law states: “The
