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English (en): Legal status of same-sex marriage in the United States
 
Same-sex marriage performed
 
Same-sex marriage accepted
 
Same-sex marriage not accepted
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Same-sex marriage: mixed jurisdiction
Deutsch (de): Gesetze über gleichgeschlechtliche Partnerschaften in den Vereinigten Staaten
 
Gleichgeschlechtliche Ehe wird geführt
 
Gleichgeschlechtliche Ehe wird nicht geführt, aber akzeptiert
 
Gleichgeschlechtliche Ehe wird nicht akzeptiert
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gemischte Gerichtsbarkeit
 
Der Staat hat ein gezieltes religiöses Ausnahmegesetz, das es staatlichen und lokalen Beamten erlaubt, die Heirat von Paaren abzulehnen, deren Ehe sie missbilligen.
español (es): Leyes sobre las parejas del mismo sexo en los Estados Unidos
 
Matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo
 
Reconocimiento de matrimonios homosexuales extranjeros
 
sin reconocimiento
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jurisdicción mixta
 
El estado tiene una ley de exención religiosa específica que permite a los funcionarios estatales y locales negarse a casar a parejas cuyo matrimonio desaprueban.
français (fr): Lois concernant les couples homosexuels aux États-Unis
 
Mariage homosexuel effectué
 
Reconnaissance des mariages homosexuels étrangers
 
Pas de reconnaissance
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tirets: juridiction mixte
 
El estado tiene una ley de exención religiosa específica que permite a los funcionarios estatales y locales negarse a casar a parejas cuyo matrimonio desaprueban.
русский (ru): Правовой статус однополых браков в Соединённых Штатах
 
Заключаются однополые браки
 
Однополые браки признаются, но не заключаются
 
Однополые браки не признаются
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полосы: смешанные юрисдикции
 
В штате действует специальный закон об исключении религиозных убеждений, который разрешает властям штата и местным властям отказываться от заключения брака с парами, брак которых они не одобряют.
中文 (zh): 美国同性結合法律概況
 
同性婚姻可执行
 
接受同性婚姻
 
不接受同性婚姻
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条纹：混合管辖权
*美国原住民的部落司法辖区，关于同性婚姻各有自己的法令规范。
 
州有針對性的宗教豁免法，允許州和地方官員拒絕與不贊成其婚姻的夫婦結婚。
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current23:15, 24 May 2023Thumbnail for version as of 23:15, 24 May 2023959 × 593 (126 KB)Robsalernoremoving iowa tribe of OK
20:50, 24 May 2023Thumbnail for version as of 20:50, 24 May 2023959 × 593 (128 KB)Robsalernoremoving Irion County, TX, as it's no longer a hold out
19:22, 24 May 2023Thumbnail for version as of 19:22, 24 May 2023959 × 593 (128 KB)Robsalernochoctaw legalized
08:54, 6 January 2023Thumbnail for version as of 08:54, 6 January 2023959 × 593 (130 KB)KwamikagamiGrand Traverse
04:42, 22 December 2022Thumbnail for version as of 04:42, 22 December 2022959 × 593 (130 KB)RobsalernoChickasaw Nation legalized
04:51, 13 December 2022Thumbnail for version as of 04:51, 13 December 2022959 × 593 (133 KB)Robsalernoamerican samoa must recognize under Respect for Marriage Act
08:20, 6 August 2021Thumbnail for version as of 08:20, 6 August 2021959 × 593 (133 KB)Kwamikagamierror introduced into Am.Samoa
18:13, 17 June 2021Thumbnail for version as of 18:13, 17 June 2021959 × 593 (118 KB)Goran tek-enAdded missing grey dot in Washington state
11:45, 17 June 2021Thumbnail for version as of 11:45, 17 June 2021959 × 593 (118 KB)Goran tek-enRemoved clones trying to fix preview as requested by Kwamikagami
20:04, 14 June 2021Thumbnail for version as of 20:04, 14 June 2021959 × 593 (470 KB)Kwamikagamiattempted file cleanup
04:06, 8 August 2020Thumbnail for version as of 04:06, 8 August 2020959 × 593 (476 KB)KwamikagamiTurtle Mtn
18:47, 24 October 2019Thumbnail for version as of 18:47, 24 October 2019959 × 593 (476 KB)Jedi FriendAlabama, all counties now issuing marriage certificates following passage of new law
02:15, 21 September 2019Thumbnail for version as of 02:15, 21 September 2019959 × 593 (533 KB)KwamikagamiCO River legalized
02:14, 1 August 2019Thumbnail for version as of 02:14, 1 August 2019959 × 593 (533 KB)KwamikagamiBay Mills legalized
00:42, 17 July 2019Thumbnail for version as of 00:42, 17 July 2019959 × 593 (533 KB)Kwamikagamifinish known recognizing tribes (talk archives)
15:34, 16 July 2019Thumbnail for version as of 15:34, 16 July 2019959 × 593 (528 KB)Kwamikagamim
14:49, 16 July 2019Thumbnail for version as of 14:49, 16 July 2019959 × 593 (542 KB)Kwamikagamiadd rec-only rez (t.b.cont.)
03:49, 1 July 2019Thumbnail for version as of 03:49, 1 July 2019959 × 593 (238 KB)KwamikagamiTribal jurisdictions, counties in Alabama and Texas, fix American Samoa
00:20, 17 September 2017Thumbnail for version as of 00:20, 17 September 2017959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27There is no reason to change the purple color.
21:24, 19 July 2017Thumbnail for version as of 21:24, 19 July 2017959 × 593 (103 KB)Tritonbetter contrast for color blind
23:53, 5 March 2016Thumbnail for version as of 23:53, 5 March 2016959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27Alabama refusing to defy Obergefell.
02:05, 16 February 2016Thumbnail for version as of 02:05, 16 February 2016959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27See talk.
21:17, 30 January 2016Thumbnail for version as of 21:17, 30 January 2016959 × 593 (103 KB)AHC300Reverted to version as of 19:48, 27 July 2015 (UTC)
20:21, 8 January 2016Thumbnail for version as of 20:21, 8 January 2016959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27Alabama update.
19:48, 27 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 19:48, 27 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)HtonlUSVI, CNMI -> marriage
22:37, 17 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 22:37, 17 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)NjsustainReverted to version as of 12:30, 17 July 2015
21:58, 17 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 21:58, 17 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27Normally I'd agree with light blue. But since same-sex marriage is partially legal already it should be purple per what we did with KS & MO!
12:30, 17 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 12:30, 17 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)NjsustainReverted to version as of 19:05, 14 July 2015 as per consensus
21:50, 14 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 21:50, 14 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27We have only colored a state transition when there was an effective date. In VI's case, since same-sex marriage is already partial legal,- things are "complicated" thus the purple coloring!
21:34, 14 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 21:34, 14 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)KwamikagamiReverted to version as of 19:12, 14 July 2015 -- for PR, that's almost the definition of "in transition". For NMI, see the WP article.
19:46, 14 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 19:46, 14 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27Same-sex marriage status is complicated in VI because licenses are already issued but recognition is pending. Even though recognition is pending, performance is already in effect.
19:20, 14 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 19:20, 14 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)AwyowPlease provide a source that states that the Mariana's are in transition.
19:12, 14 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 19:12, 14 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)KwamikagamiAlso announced to be pending in NMI
19:05, 14 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 19:05, 14 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)KwamikagamiVI in transition
00:04, 14 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 00:04, 14 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27https://www.washingtonblade.com/2015/07/13/same-sex-couples-apply-for-marriage-licenses-in-puerto-rico/ Same-sex marriage is legal in Puerto Rico.
05:29, 12 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 05:29, 12 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27Same-sex marriage performed but not recognized. Per what we did with Kansas it should be purple!
12:00, 11 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 12:00, 11 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)AwyowCourt Ordered Marriage in the U.S. Virgin Islands, 8 day waiting period: http://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-virgin-islands-daily-news/20150711/281500749925980/TextView
16:20, 7 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 16:20, 7 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)AwyowKansas Recognition: http://eqks.org/breaking-news-state-of-kansas-recognizes-same-sex-marriages/
23:01, 6 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 23:01, 6 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27Are same-sex couples receiving FULL recognition e.g. joint tax filing? The governor is still being difficult.
21:45, 6 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 21:45, 6 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)DralwikKansas: http://eqks.org/breaking-state-agencies-recognizing-same-sex-marriages/
16:55, 2 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 16:55, 2 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)AwyowLouisiana: District Court orders Marriage. http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/07/gay_marriage_louisiana_distric.html Virgin Islands: Executive order not issued as of yet.
01:57, 2 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 01:57, 2 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27State still not complying until district court issues order.
01:05, 2 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 01:05, 2 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)DralwikVirgin Islands to marriage: http://www.washingtonblade.com/2015/07/01/virgin-islands-to-allow-gay-marriage/
00:03, 2 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 00:03, 2 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)AwyowWhile licenses are available in all counties, the Gov. Sam Brownback and the Kansas State Goverment has yet to recognize the unions.
23:58, 1 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 23:58, 1 July 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)4jonahKansas marriage available in all counties: http://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article25836232.html
23:32, 1 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 23:32, 1 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)AwyowFifth Circuit orders SSM: http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/03063f39935a45b3b6c359e89e830a7c/MS--Gay-Marriage-Fifth-Circuit
16:15, 1 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 16:15, 1 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27That's an outlier source; most sources say he's waiting for 5th Circuit to rule.
15:54, 1 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 15:54, 1 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)AwyowLouisiana: Governor Bobby Jindal states that state agencies will fully comply with the ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/06/29/bobby-jindal-says-louisiana-will-comply-with-supreme-court-same-sex-marriage/
02:03, 1 July 2015Thumbnail for version as of 02:03, 1 July 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)Prcc27We still don't know when or how soon, so light blue is inappropriate.
23:25, 30 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 23:25, 30 June 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)AwyowGov. Inos: Northern Mariana Islands to implement Supreme Court ruling in the near future. http://www.mvariety.com/cnmi/cnmi-news/local/78342-inos-on-same-sex-ruling-marriage-is-celebration-of-love http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/2...
09:05, 30 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 09:05, 30 June 2015959 × 593 (103 KB)DralwikCleaning up source text a bit
03:41, 30 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 03:41, 30 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27Use purple color for American Samoa.
02:55, 30 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 02:55, 30 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27You should look at the talk page before reverting me!
02:45, 30 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 02:45, 30 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)AwyowEvidence for asserting the ruling has no effect on American Samoa?
02:16, 30 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 02:16, 30 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27It looks like American Samoa is not affected by the SCOTUS ruling. Bold edit.
00:46, 30 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 00:46, 30 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)AwyowAlabama Chief Justice walks back delay of Marriage ruling:http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/246467-alabama-chief-justice-moves-to-delay-same-sex-marriage
22:41, 29 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 22:41, 29 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)KumorifoxAlabama supreme court putting marriages on hold, http://www.newsweek.com/avoid-supreme-court-gay-marriage-decision-alabama-temporarily-bans-gay-348366 Kansas source for no recognition http://eqks.org/meanwhile-in-kansas-the-struggle-continues/
20:47, 29 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 20:47, 29 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27Not ALL counties issuing; state doesn't give same-sex couple recognition.
20:19, 29 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 20:19, 29 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)AwyowLouisiana Issuing: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/louisiana-starts-issuing-same-sex-marriage-licenses/
19:45, 29 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 19:45, 29 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27Louisiana has not conceded. The AG will comply soon when the SCOTUS mandate is issued and the Governor will not comply soon- waiting for 5th Circuit to step in. It's complicated.
18:01, 29 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 18:01, 29 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Dralwikrestore Louisiana coming around
18:00, 29 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 18:00, 29 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)AwyowNo new statement from KS Gov. Sam Brownback's office. His office is likely still examining the ruling. http://governor.ks.gov/media-room/media-releases/2015/06/26/governor-sam-brownback-responds-to-supreme-court-ruling-in-obergefell-v-hodges
17:59, 29 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 17:59, 29 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)DralwikLouisiana issuing, Jindal conceded
17:55, 29 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 17:55, 29 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)TinmanicNo evidence that Kansas is still "complicated" - we should assume compliance unless a source says otherwise
17:01, 29 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 17:01, 29 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)DudemanfellabraMS: http://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2015/06/29/ag-oks-same-sex-licenses/29465835/
14:33, 29 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 14:33, 29 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)SherethLA : situation is not "complicated", please see talk
21:29, 28 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 21:29, 28 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27LA & PR: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/06/louisiana-will-comply-same-sex-marriage-bobby-jindal-119512.html http://news.yahoo.com/puerto-rico-amend-laws-us-ruling-gay-marriage-163116456.html
05:25, 27 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 05:25, 27 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27There's no consensus for this, in fact- AFAIK nobody supported it...
02:01, 27 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 02:01, 27 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)KwamikagamiAmerican Samoa. We have no indication the SCOTUS case applies, so claiming it does is OR.
22:11, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 22:11, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27It was discussed, but there is no consensus. We have NEVER colored states light blue unless there was an effective date.
21:27, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 21:27, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Rreagan007It was discussed on the talk page.
20:38, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 20:38, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27But the stay is still technically indefinite.
19:50, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 19:50, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)SherethMississippi per discussion (see talk page)
18:34, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 18:34, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27Per talk.
17:52, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 17:52, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27I don't believe the territory conceded yet..
17:45, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 17:45, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)DralwikVirgin Islands per talk
17:15, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 17:15, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27Arkansas AG concedes: http://www.myarklamiss.com/story/d/story/arkansas-attorney-general-reacts-to-scotus-ruling/19123/q4HN8THX7kmBMFeOgYu_Qw
17:09, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 17:09, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27Texas stay lifted: http://www.scribd.com/doc/269781028/Judge-Orlando-Garcia-Same-sex-marriage-stay-lift
16:54, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 16:54, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27Puerto Rico: http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2015/06/puerto-rico-to-amend-laws-after-supreme-court-ruling-on-same-sex-marriage/
16:37, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 16:37, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)SherethTennessee : http://www.buzzfeed.com/dominicholden/what-is-happening-now-in-the-15-states-without-statewide-mar#.xsRnEMElMm
16:35, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 16:35, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)SherethAlabama : http://www.buzzfeed.com/dominicholden/what-is-happening-now-in-the-15-states-without-statewide-mar#.xsRnEMElMm
16:24, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 16:24, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)SherethMissouri http://files.eqcf.org/cases/14-3779-states-motion-to-dismiss-appeal/
16:20, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 16:20, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27ND: http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2015/06/north-dakota-governor-state-will-abide-by-supreme-court-ruling-on-same-sex-marriage/
16:20, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 16:20, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)DralwikND per talk
16:11, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 16:11, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)DralwikOhio (Paragraphs 3 and 4 of http://www.buzzfeed.com/dominicholden/what-is-happening-now-in-the-15-states-without-statewide-mar#.ibBq37pVD)
16:08, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 16:08, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)DralwikKY (http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/Kentucky-governor-instructs-county-clerks-to-6351448.php)
15:53, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 15:53, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)DralwikSouth Dakota (http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2015/06/26/south-dakota-reacts-gay-marriage-supreme-court/29328301/), Georgia (https://twitter.com/GovernorDeal/status/614449198990262272)
15:51, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 15:51, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27Georgia per talk.
15:12, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 15:12, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)SherethMichigan [http://www.mlive.com/lansing-news/index.ssf/2015/06/michigan_gov_rick_snyder_vows.html#incart_story_package] Nebraska [http://files.eqcf.org/cases/15-1452-motion-on-mootness-and-to-vacate-preliminary-injunction/]
14:02, 26 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 14:02, 26 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27http://live.scotusblog.com/Event/Live_blog_of_opinions__June_26_2015 per talk.
15:01, 8 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 15:01, 8 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Master of TimeUpdating per talk
05:40, 5 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 05:40, 5 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27Guam legalized same-sex marriage: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/federal-judge-hear-arguments-guam-gay-marriage-ban-31530826
02:59, 5 June 2015Thumbnail for version as of 02:59, 5 June 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Lacius24Guam's same-sex marriage ban struck down by federal court.
20:42, 25 May 2015Thumbnail for version as of 20:42, 25 May 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)KumorifoxOld AL ruling not superseded; revert to purple
01:38, 22 May 2015Thumbnail for version as of 01:38, 22 May 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)Prcc27A stayed ruling was issued in Alabama today. Alabama goes to yellow per talk.
19:53, 25 April 2015Thumbnail for version as of 19:53, 25 April 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)KumorifoxChanged precedent colour for better contrast, as per talk page
17:07, 22 April 2015Thumbnail for version as of 17:07, 22 April 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)KumorifoxBan with circuit precedent in Northern Marianas, no federal court in Samoa therefore no precedent
15:50, 22 April 2015Thumbnail for version as of 15:50, 22 April 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)DralwikAmerican Samoa, Northern Marianas per wiki talk
21:47, 19 April 2015Thumbnail for version as of 21:47, 19 April 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)KwamikagamiReverted to version as of 15:34, 18 April 2015 -- there's no ban in the NMr
21:44, 19 April 2015Thumbnail for version as of 21:44, 19 April 2015959 × 593 (104 KB)KumorifoxNo ban in Northern Mariana Islands
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