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. | ||
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|Same-sex marriage was legalized by decision of the state Supreme Court in 2009. | |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. | |After imposing same-sex marriage, three justices were removed from office in their retention election in November 2010. | ||
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+ | |Same-sex marriage was legalized by popular referendum in 2012. | ||
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Revision as of 21:27, May 25, 2015
As of August 2011, there are 41 states that ban same-sex marriage, mostly by Constitution.
The 15 states, plus Washington, D.C., which do not ban same-sex marriage are:
State (or D.C.) | History | Comments |
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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 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. |