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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 nine states plus Washington, D.C., which do not ban same-sex marriage are:

The eleven 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 2004.

|Same-sex marriage was legalized by decision of the state Supreme Court in 2004.

|Subsequently property values declined and many left the state.{{fact}}

|Subsequently property values declined and many left the state.{{fact}}

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|New Hampshire

|New Hampshire