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Same Sex Marriage State Map, List



Thirteen states and the District of Columbia have legalized same-sex marriage: California, Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington and New York.

Most recently, a New Jersey court ruled same-sex couples were denied equal rights, mandating that they be permitted to marry starting Oct. 21. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has called on the state Supreme Court to appeal the case.

Another six states have do not allow for same-sex marriage, but permit civil unions: Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois and New Jersey. Although Colorado, Illinois, Delaware and Hawaii allow for civil unions, the four states also previously enacted same-sex marriage bans.

Most recently, several New Mexico counties began issuing same-sex marriage licenses.

Nevada, Oregon and Wisconsin allow for domestic partnerships, providing limited benefits for same-sex couples.

With the exception of New Mexico, all other states have enacted constitutional or statutory bans on same-sex marriage, known as "Defense of Marriage" Acts.

The following map shows same-sex marriage laws by state, current as of Oct. 3, 2013. Click a state for details.

Same-Sex Marriage Map


NOTE: Please zoom out to view Alaska and Hawaii

State Legislation
 
Same-sex marriage legalized
 
Civil unions legalized
 
Constitutional or statutory provisions prohibiting same-sex marriage
 
No legislation

 


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