Laws
Alabama Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Alabama law and the state constitution both purport to ban recognition of marriages between same-sex couples. There are no other forms of relationship recognition for same-sex couples in state law or policies.
Alaska Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Alaska law and the state constitution both purport to ban recognition of marriages between same-sex couples. There are no other forms of relationship recognition for same-sex couples in state law or policies.
Arizona Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Arizona law and the state constitution both purport to ban recognition of marriages between same-sex couples. There are no other forms of relationship recognition for same-sex couples in state law or policies.
Arkansas Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Arkansas law and the state constitution both purport to ban recognition of marriages between same-sex couples. There are no other forms of relationship recognition for same-sex couples in state law or policies.
California Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
California domestic partnership registration allows same-sex couples the opportunity to formalize relationships.
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.
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
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.
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