Difference between revisions of "Same-sex marriage bans"
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As of August 2011, there are 41 states that ban [[same-sex marriage]], mostly by Constitution. | As of August 2011, there are 41 states that ban [[same-sex marriage]], mostly by Constitution. | ||
| − | The | + | The twelve states, plus Washington, D.C., which do not ban same-sex marriage are: |
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|Same-sex marriage was legalized by decision of the state Supreme Court in 2008. | |Same-sex marriage was legalized by decision of the state Supreme Court in 2008. | ||
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| + | |Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage was enacted in 2013. | ||
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Revision as of 21:19, May 25, 2015
As of August 2011, there are 41 states that ban same-sex marriage, mostly by Constitution.
The twelve states, plus Washington, D.C., which do not ban same-sex marriage are:
| State (or D.C.) | History | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Same-sex marriage was legalized by decision of the state Supreme Court in 2008. | |
| Delaware | Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage was enacted in 2013. | |
| Iowa | Same-sex marriage was legalized by decision of the state Supreme Court in 2009. | After imposing same-sex marriage, three justices were removed from office in their retention election in November 2010. |
| Maryland | Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage was enacted in 2012. | Voters approved the same-sex marriage law in a referendum in November 2012. |
| Massachusetts | Same-sex marriage was legalized by decision of the state Supreme Court in 2004. | Subsequently property values declined and many left the state.[Citation Needed] |
| Minnesota | Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage was enacted in 2013. | |
| New Hampshire | Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage was enacted in 2009. | |
| New Jersey | Same-sex marriage was legalized by decision of the state Supreme Court in 2013. | |
| New York | Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage was enacted in 2011. | |
| Rhode Island | Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage was enacted in 2013. | |
| Vermont | Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage was enacted in 2009. | Vermont was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage via legislation rather than court decision. |
| Washington | Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage was enacted in 2012. | Voters approved the same-sex marriage law in a referendum in November 2012. |
| Washington, D.C. | Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage was enacted in 2009. |