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A summary of the same-sex marriage laws of states in the U.S., with constitutional and statutory bans, and federal recognition. Same-sex marriage is legal in all states except American Samoa and sovereign tribal nations, but may be challenged by the Supreme Court ruling.
Domestic partnership is a city-, county-, state-, or employer-recognized status that may be available to same-sex or opposite-sex couples. Learn about the terminology, legal rights, and taxation of domestic partnerships in different jurisdictions.
New Jersey was the fourteenth U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage. In 2012, the New Jersey Legislature passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage, but it was vetoed by Governor Chris Christie. In January 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law legislation to codify same-sex marriage into New Jersey statutes. [4] [5] [6]
The web page covers the history and status of same-sex marriage and other unions in the United States, from 1992 to 2022. It does not mention which amendment legalized gay marriage, but it cites the Supreme Court cases that ruled on the issue.
In a survey conducted by The Florida Times-Union and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, 600 likely Florida voters were asked to name the most important issue determining their vote for president. 2% of those polled named same-sex marriage as their biggest concern, while 26% said it was jobs and the economy, 16% said the situation in Iraq, and 15% ...
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the U.S. state of New Jersey have the same legal rights as non-LGBTQ people. LGBT individuals in New Jersey enjoy strong protections from discrimination, and have had the same marriage rights as heterosexual people since October 21, 2013.
Learn about the legal, social, and religious aspects of marriage in the U.S., as well as its history and trends. The median age for the first marriage has increased from 23 to 29.5 for men and 21 to 27.4 for women since the 1970s.
In the United States, various states have proposed and enacted changes to their marriage laws. New Jersey introduced bills allowing remote application for marriage licenses and virtual ceremonies using video-conferencing technology. New York has similar proposals, including waiving the 24-hour waiting period for military personnel.