Legal recognition of
same-sex couples |
| Same-sex marriage |
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| Performed in some regions |
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| Recognized, not performed |
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Civil unions and
registered partnerships |
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| Performed in some regions |
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Argentina (BA, RC, RN, VCP)
Australia (ACT, TAS, VIC)
Mexico (COA)
United States (CA, CO, HI, ME, NJ, NV, OR, WA, WI)
Venezuela (ME)
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| Recognized, not performed |
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Isle of Man (UK only)
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| Unregistered co-habitation |
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| In some regions |
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| Status in other jurisdictions |
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United States (AL, AS, AZ, DE, FL, GU, IL, LA, ME, MI, MN, MT, NM, NC, OH, PA, PR, RI, SC, UT, WV, WY)
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| Notes |
*NH marriage and Austrian civil union laws are effective 1 January 2010. Under federal law, all laws passed in DC are subject to Congressional review. Absent Congressional action, the law will go into effect in early 2010. In Mexico City, same-sex marriage will go into effect on 12 February 2010.
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| See also |
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| LGBT portal |
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