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| − | As of | + | As of May 2015, there are 34 states that ban [[same-sex marriage]], most by constitutional provision or amendment. Twenty-seven of these bans have been ruled unconstitutional by state or federal courts. As a result of these rulings, same-sex marriages are effectively legal in 19 of these states (AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IN, MT, NV, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, UT, VA, WV, WI, and WY). |
The 16 states, plus Washington, D.C., which do not ban same-sex marriage are: | The 16 states, plus Washington, D.C., which do not ban same-sex marriage are: | ||
Revision as of 21:40, May 25, 2015
As of May 2015, there are 34 states that ban same-sex marriage, most by constitutional provision or amendment. Twenty-seven of these bans have been ruled unconstitutional by state or federal courts. As a result of these rulings, same-sex marriages are effectively legal in 19 of these states (AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IN, MT, NV, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, UT, VA, WV, WI, and WY).
The 16 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. | |
| Hawaii | Legislation legalizing same-sex marriage was enacted in 2013. | |
| Illinois | 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. |
| Maine | Same-sex marriage was legalized by popular referendum in 2012. | |
| 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 Mexico | 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. |