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1781: Jens Andersson of Norway, assigned female at birth, but identifying as male, was imprisoned and put on trial after marrying Anne Kristine Mortensdotter in a Lutheran church. When asked about their gender, the response was "Hand troer at kunde henhøre til begge Deele" ("He believes he belongs to

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21 November: Israel's supreme court rules that same-sex marriages performed abroad will be formally registered by the Israeli Interior Ministry. This ruling makes equal the status of same-sex couples and other Israeli couples who cannot be married by the formal religious institutions in Israel (e.g.

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Nero missed her so greatly after her death that on learning of a woman who resembled her he at first sent for her and kept her; but later he caused a boy of the freedmen, whom he used to call Sporus,..."he formally "married" Sporus, and assigned the boy a regular dowry according to contract;" q.v.,

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Constitutional Court for Parliament to legislate on same-sex unions ends. Notaries across the country begin performing "marital contracts" for same-sex couples, however, LGBT activists advice people not to engage in those contracts as they did not exist in the country's laws. In the following days,

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to establish a domestic partnership registry to recognize same-sex couples with limited rights. In addition, the prefectural government recognizes existing registries established previously in Tokyo's wards and cities and recognizes children of registered partners (without extending joint adoption

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was introduced to the National Assembly by the government on 14 November 2012, who approved it by a 329–229 vote on 12 February 2013. The Bill was then sent to the Senate who approved it with amendments by a 179–157 vote on 12 April. As parts of it were changed, the Bill was thus sent back to the

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declares a foreign same-sex marriage valid, making it the first legal same-sex marriage in the country. The ruling also affirmed that local laws already permit same-sex marriage, even if they do not state it literally, and that Uruguayans married overseas can go to a judge to have their marriages

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of Mexico votes 8–2 to uphold the constitutionality of Mexico City's same-sex marriage law. On the following days, it also votes to mandate that all 31 states of Mexico must recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions (on 10 August, on a 9–2 vote) and to uphold a Mexico City law

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redefines the non-registered partnership as the stable union between two adults regardless of their gender (before this law, previous decisions of the French highest Court ruled that there could be no couple without appearance of marriage, therefore excluding gay people from any vision of

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rule that same-sex couples have a right to marry. However, the decision was overturned by The Labor Chamber of the Provincial Court of Justice of Ecuador on 10 September, which ruled that the legalisation of same-sex marriage was a decision for the National Assembly or the Constitutional

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8 October: United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy issued an order staying the implementation of same-sex marriage in Nevada and Idaho. Later that day, Kennedy stated that his order of 8 October was erroneous in mentioning Nevada and revised it to apply only to Idaho.

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signs the so-called "everything-but-marriage" registered partnerships bill into law. It was passed by the State Senate on 10 March and by the House of Representatives on 15 April. Opponents organized a referendum that failed to overturn it on 3 November. The law took effect on 3

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in May 2015. The referendum, which is expected to be held on 22 May, proposes to add to the Irish Constitution a declaration that "marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex". Ireland introduced civil partnership in

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rules that same-sex couples have the right to form a family and orders the Congress to pass legislation addressing the issue of same-sex marriage before 20 June 2013. If such a law is not passed until then, same-sex couples will be able to apply for marriage-like rights

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19 June: In Vietnam, a law is approved that will abolish the ban on same-sex marriage although same-sex marriages will not be recognized. The revised law, which was approved by the National Assembly (NA) on 19 June 2014, will come into effect on 1 January

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9 October: The Parliament of Estonia approved the Civil Partnerships Bill 2014 through the third reading in 40–38 vote. It was signed by President Toomas Hendrik Ilves the same day and will take effect on 1 January 2016. It came into effect on 1 January

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and legal recognition of same-sex couples worldwide. It begins with the history of same-sex unions during ancient times, which consisted of unions ranging from informal and temporary relationships to highly ritualized unions, and continues to modern-day

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adopts a resolution calling for same-sex marriage to be officially recognised with a requirement for approval from a psychiatrist. The resolution was not adopted into law and homosexuality was re-criminalised by the Soviet Union in 1933 under

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unanimously rules in favor of same-sex marriage; 4–3 give the legislature six months to legalize same-sex marriage or civil unions. The three dissenting justices dissented because they believed same-sex couples should have the full right to

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signs a same-sex marriage bill into law. The bill was previously approved 89–58 by the House of Representatives a day earlier and 21–14 by the State Senate on 30 April. However, opponents organized a referendum that overturned the law on 3

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become the first U.S. states to pass constitutional amendments against same-sex marriage. Other U.S. states followed suit and passed similar amendments in the following years, reaching a peak of 31 in 2012. For more information, refer to

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from the US state of Hawaii signs a civil unions bill into law. The bill was previously approved 18–5 by the state Senate on 16 February and 31–19 by the state House of Representatives on 11 February. It came into effect on 1 January

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bill into law that provided limited rights for same-sex couples, which made California the first state in the country to have a statewide domestic partnership scheme and the second to provide a registry for same-sex couples after

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signs a same-sex civil unions bill into law after passing the State Senate 26 to 8 earlier that day. The bill was previously approved on 13 April by the State House of Representatives in an 85–63 vote. It came into effect on 1

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23 December: The Parliament of Taiwan (The Republic of China) considered legislation to legalize same-sex marriage. Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker Cheng Li-chiun proposed a bill with gender-neutral

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signs into law a bill legalizing registered partnerships. The bill was previously approved by the State Assembly in a 50–48 vote on 13 June and by the State Senate in a 17–16 vote on 17 June. The law came into effect on 3

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becomes the first state in the U.S. to statutorily ban same-sex marriage. In the following two decades, other states joined Maryland in statutorily banning same-sex marriage, reaching almost the totality of US states by

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At least two of the Roman Emperors were in same-sex unions; and in fact, thirteen out of the first fourteen Roman Emperors held to be bisexual or exclusively homosexual. The first Roman emperor to have married a man was

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approves a new family code. The articles regarding same-sex marriage were voted with 18 votes in favour, 6 votes against and 1 abstention. The law will enter into force 6 months after receiving the signature of either

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April: Boulder County clerk Clela Rorex issued five same-sex marriage licenses. Boulder District Attorney deferred the licenses, which became void. The matter never reached the courts, and the six marriages were never

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were required to provide the same rights to same-sex couples, including marriage, possibly legalizing same-sex marriage in most of the Americas. The governments of Costa Rica and Panama announced that they would

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and non-traditional couples and to temporarily register them. The first same-sex marriage was registered on 29 November. However, registration is temporary and does not confer any of the rights of marriage.

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signs a civil unions bill into law. The bill was previously approved by the House of Representatives on 12 March in a 39–26 vote and by the Senate in a 21–14 vote on 11 February. It came into effect on 1

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signs a civil unions bill into law. The bill was previously approved 26–15 by the state House of Representatives on 14 April and 13–6 by the state Senate on 7 April. It came into effect on 1 January 2012.

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signs a civil unions bill into law. The bill was previously approved 32–24 by the state Senate on 1 December and 61–52 by the state House of Representatives on 30 November. It came into effect on 1 June.

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strikes down its ban on same-sex marriage as a result of a legal challenge. About 20 couples obtained marriage licenses and one couple married before the judge issued a stay of his ruling pending appeal.

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unanimously approves an ordinance which creates a marriage register for same-sex couples. As marriage is regulated by the Ecuadorian state, the ordinance of Azuay only represents a symbolic recognition.

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passes a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and defining marriage as strictly a union between a man and woman. The amendment was passed via a referendum with 65% of voters voting for it.

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signed the bill on 2 July 2011 but the law was made retroactive from 1 July 2011. The bill was previously approved 21–16 by the state Senate on 29 June and by the Assembly in a 62–11 vote on 20 May.

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signs a same-sex marriage bill into law, making Argentina the first country in both South America and Latin America, and the second country in the Americas, to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide

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The legislation was approved by the state Senate by a 19–4 vote on 12 November and previously by the House by a 30–19 vote on 8 November. This legislation started to be debated on 28 October 2013.

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passes a same-sex marriage bill for a second time, overruling the rejection of the Spanish Senate a week before. This makes Spain the third country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage.

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that same-sex couples have the right to be married and that marriage licenses must be issued beginning 17 May 2004, allowing the legislature six months to modify state law if it chooses to.

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struck down same-sex marriage bans in Idaho and Nevada. This is expected to rapidly nullify bans in other jurisdictions covered by the Ninth Circuit: Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

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that the state's law limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples is presumed to be unconstitutional unless the state can present a "compelling interest" justifying the same-sex marriage ban.

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filed a lawsuit arguing that it was unconstitutional. After the ruling, the Spanish Minister of Justice said that the government will accept the verdict and drop plans to change the law.

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It had previously cleared the country's Senate on 19 December in a 49–26 vote and the House of Representatives on 12 September in a 109–33 vote. The law came into effect on 1 April 2001.

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It became law on 20 July after receiving Royal Assent. Eight of ten provinces and one of three territories in Canada already allowed same-sex marriage before being recognized federally.

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legalizes binational same-sex marriages between Taiwanese citizens and citizens of countries where same-sex marriage is not legal. In practice, this excludes citizens of most of the

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On 20 November 2013, the Parliament passed the bill through the first stage by a 98–15 vote and then ended the second stage on 16 January. The bill received royal assent on 12 March.

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The bill was passed shortly before with a final 56–15 vote in the House of Representatives and on 24 April by the state Senate in a 26–12 vote. It came into effect on 1 August 2013.

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in Australia, with 61.6% of the population voting yes. When an amendment to the Marriage Act 1961 was passed by parliament (on 29 November), Australia legalised same-sex marriage.

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seeking to ban same-sex marriage in their state. The laws of Washington, Maine and Maryland, came into effect on 6 December 2012, 29 December 2012 and 1 January 2013 respectively.

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This occurs after the House of Lords passed the bill in a third and final reading two days before, and the amended version was approved by the House of Commons the following day.

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lesbian activist Vivi Astroy and her partner Märta organize a symbolic wedding ceremony with around 50 guests in one of the banquet halls of the Källaren Drufvan restaurant, in

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10 October: The Supreme Court lifts Kennedy's order of 8 October and denies Idaho's request for a further stay. The Idaho case returns to the Ninth Circuit for Monday hearings.

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to stand, allowing same-sex couples to begin marrying immediately in those five states and creating binding legal precedent that has nullified bans in six other states in the

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issues a 5–2 ruling to halt a referendum on same-sex civil unions which was scheduled for 5 December after stating that minority rights should not be decided by the majority.

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for same-sex couples in a 42–5 vote and 34 abstentions. The act was subsequently signed by the incumbent president Milo Djukanovic. The law came into effect on 15 July 2021.

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but stayed pending appeal. The decision was delivered by a three-judge panel with a 2–1 split vote in favor of upholding a lower court opinion decided on 20 December 2013.

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Recognition of a "declaration of family relationship" is available in 68 of Cambodia’s communes which may be useful in matters such as housing, but is not legally binding.

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adopts an "unregistered cohabitation" scheme as a civil status in rent law, becoming the first country in the world where same-sex couples could apply for limited rights.

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after the Legislature failed to take any action in the 180 days period given by the state's Supreme Court. It becomes the first U.S. state to legalize same-sex marriage.

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Registered foreign marriages confer all marriage rights. Domestic common-law marriages confer most rights of marriage. Domestic civil marriage recognized by some cities.

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The bill was passed a day before by the state Senate by a 37–30 vote and on 9 May by the House of Representatives by a 75–59 vote. It came into effect on 1 August 2013.

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unanimously finds the restriction of marriage to opposite-sex couples to be unconstitutional, giving the country's Parliament one year to introduce same-sex marriage.

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The bill was passed shortly before by the state Senate by a 12–9 vote and on 23 April by the House of Representatives by a 23–18 vote. It took effect on 1 July 2013.

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signs into law a bill legalizing Civil Partnerships. It was previously passed by the Seanad in a 48–4 vote on 8 July. The law came into effect on 1 January 2011.

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passes the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill through the first Stage by a 98–15 vote. The bill was previously approved by the Equal Opportunities Committee.

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18 October: The Parliament of Slovenia passes a law codifying the Constitutional Court's decision to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption in a 51–24 vote.

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21 October: Since the Northern Ireland Assembly had not reconvened by this date, same-sex marriage will become legal in Northern Ireland on 13 January 2020.

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9 October: The Attorney General of West Virginia announced that in light of the Supreme Court declining to review the Fourth Circuit ruling, he considers

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Same-sex marriages were already offered in six other Brazilian states and in the country's Federal District. The ruling came into effect on 1 March 2013.

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Rydström, J. (2011). The road to registered partnership. In Odd Couples: A History of Gay Marriage in Scandinavia (pp. 39). Amsterdam University Press.

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1 December: The Swiss Council of States votes to legalise same-sex marriage. The bill was previously approved by the Swiss National Council on 11 June.

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The law took effect on 15 June. Denmark was previously the first country to legally recognize same-sex couples through registered partnerships in 1989.

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The bill was previously approved two hours early 33–29 by the state Senate and 80–63 by the state Assembly on 15 June. It came into effect on 24 July.

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unanimously found the same-sex marriage ban in the southern state of Oaxaca unconstitutional. As a final decision the Court set a precedent in the

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The Parliament of Estonia votes 55–34 to legalize same-sex marriage, joint adoption, and pass implementing legislation for the cohabitation law.

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It was signed into law by President Diaz-Canel the next day and came into effect on 27 September, when it was published on the Official Gazette.

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vote to ban any further same-sex marriage and institute domestic partnerships for same-sex couples, months after its Supreme Court legalized it.

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legalizes same-sex marriage, making Canada the first country in the Americas to legalize same-sex marriage and the fourth in the world to do so.

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in a 50–16 vote, with 7 abstentions. The law came into force on 2 November 2022, a day after being published in the state's official newspaper.

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signs a civil unions bill into law, becoming the first country in Latin America to approve a law giving legal recognition to same-sex couples.

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in Spain occurred on 16 April. They were married by a priest at a small chapel. The historic documents about the church wedding were found at

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29 November: Parliament of Singapore votes to amend the constitution, giving Parliament the sole right to define marriage, in an 83–2 vote.

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8 December: The parliament of New Zealand approves a civil unions law by a vote of 65 to 55. The bill comes into effect on 26 April 2005.

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City Council. His proposal was not passed, but was an early example of a heterosexual politician showing support for same-sex marriages.

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signs a bill allowing adoption by same-sex couples into law after it was approved by the country's Senate on 20 April in a 34–33 vote.

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passes a bill codifying same-sex marriage into law in a 23–10 vote. It had been legal in the state since a 2019 Supreme Court ruling.

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22 July: A high court in Peru rules that same-sex couples are entitled to have their marriages legally registered on public records.

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12 October: District Court Judge Timothy Burgess strikes down the ban on same-sex marriage in Alaska, with immediate effect, making

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The legislation was previously approved by the House by a 61–54 vote on 5 November and by the Senate by a 34–21 vote on 14 February.

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passes a vote in favor of same-sex marriage upon third reading, with 136 voting in favor, four voting against and eight abstaining.

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passes a bill to codify equal marriage into law, bringing the state Civil Code into conformity with the 2016 Supreme Court ruling.

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Secondary legislation would be required before this law came into effect. The first same-sex marriages took place on 1 March 2017.

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becoming the first jurisdictions in the world to legalize same-sex marriage through this process, while voters in the US state of

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after being approved 14–10 by the State Senate and 198–176 by the House of Representatives. The law took effect on 1 January 2010.

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Various types of same-sex marriages have existed, ranging from informal, unsanctioned relationships to highly ritualized unions.

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approve a registered partnerships bill by 68.8% after opponents organized a ballot measure. The law took effect on 1 September.

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His decision takes effect on 12 November when the state defendants exhaust their options for obtaining a stay pending appeal.

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The bill was previously approved on 21 December by the Legislative Assembly in a 39–20 vote. It took effect on 3 March 2010.

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suspended Judge Piazza's ruling after a week on 16 May 2014 and enforced a stay while the decision is appealed by Arkansas'

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accepts their appeal but dismisses the action in 1972. Neither decision invalidates the license issued in Blue Earth County.

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The U.S. Supreme Court was required to accept an appeal of the court's "opinion" as a matter of right, a practice that the

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passes a constitutional amendment proposal to ban same-sex marriage, which would have to be approved by popular referendum.

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passes a registered partnerships bill in a 24–0 vote. However, opponents organized a referendum that took place on 19 June.

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writes the first major article in the United States advocating for gay people to be given the right to marry, published in

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making New Zealand the first country in Oceania, and thirteenth overall, to legalize same-sex marriage. The bill received

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same-sex marriage. Events concerning same-sex marriages becoming legal in a country or in a country's state are listed in

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approved legislation that grants same-sex couples the right to marry in 56–4 vote and the law takes effect 1 January 2015

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is the first country in the world to approve same-sex marriage and its constitutional protection by a popular vote in a

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explored the oasis in 1900 and reported that homosexual relations were common and often extended to a form of marriage.

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Sources: Michael McConnell Files, "America's First Gay Marriage" (binder #3), Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies,

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5 November: The Government of Ireland announces a same-sex marriage referendum to take place before the summer of 2015.

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The bill was previously approved by the lower house on 11 June in an 84–41 vote. It came into effect on 1 January 2009.

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PinkNews.co.uk: Tel Aviv declares same-sex unions will be recognised in Pride Month 'challenge' to Israeli government

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14 March: Judicial Committee of the Privy Council rules against same-sex marriage in Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.

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February–March: A number of jurisdictions in the U.S. begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, including

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Guardianship agreements, conferring some limited legal benefits, including decisions about medical and personal care.

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13 June: 46 deputies in the Czech parliament introduce a bill which would legalise same-sex marriage in the country.

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ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional. The unanimous decision upheld a lower ruling from Indiana in the case of

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lower house on 17 April for a final scrutiny and passed on 23 April by a 331–225 vote. The law was validated by the

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legalizes same-sex marriage in an 85–24 vote, becoming the eighth country in Europe, and eleventh overall, to do so.

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The bill was previously approved by the country's legislature on 19 December. It came into effect on 1 January 2008.

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but stayed pending appeal. The decision was in favor of upholding a lower court opinion decided on 14 January 2014.

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legalizes same-sex marriage after a 23–5 vote in the State Senate and a 100–49 vote in the House of Representatives

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in a 23–12 vote. The bill takes effect one day after its publication in the official state journal on 18 November.

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House, Interior Ministry has announced. The bill passed with 39 votes for, 12 against, while three MPs abstained.

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8 December: The government of Israel indicates that it will recognize same-sex partnerships for certain benefits.

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legalizes same-sex civil unions. It also legalized joint adoption for same-sex couples, a first for the country.

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in a 23–5 vote, coming into force on 27 October, a day after its publishing in the state's official newspaper.

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by a vote of 51–28. However, the National Assembly then organized a referendum that took place on 20 December.

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of the country to grant same-sex marriages. The ruling was published on 15 May and took effect on 16 May 2013.

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in a 38–6 vote. It took effect on 31 December 2022, one day after it was published in the official newspaper.

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that defined marriage as between couples of the opposite sex, thereby allowing same sex marriage to commence.

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October Term, 1972: "Appellee's Motion to Dismiss Appeal and Brief" by George M. Scott, County Attorney

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Marriages conducted abroad between a Namibian national and a foreign spouse recognized for residency rights.

21988: 21958: 21784: 21705: 21382: 21031: 20921: 20145: 19458: 19436: 19262: 17139:"Votations fédérales – Retrouvez tous les résultats des votations et élections de ce dimanche 26 septembre" 16750: 16724: 16591: 16480:"Publica Boletín Oficial del Gobierno de BCS reformas que permite Matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo" 16085: 13730: 11891: 7051: 6921:

gives first approval to four different bills allowing either civil partnerships or full same-sex marriages.

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is approved with 18 legislators in favor, 4 opposed and 1 abstention. It came into effect on 9 August 2021.

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passes a state-level initiative which will open marriage to same-sex couples. The bill will advance in the

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unconstitutional, paving the way for same-sex marriages nationally. Same-sex marriage was already legal in

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approves a bill enabling same-sex marriages, which was overwhelmingly passed by Parliament on 21 December.

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by 58 percent of voters after opponents organized a ballot measure. It came into effect on 1 January 2007.

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1 April: Laws that permit marriage for same-sex couples and grant same-sex couples adoption rights in the

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approves a Civil Union bill in a 173–71 vote. The bill would then face a vote in the Chamber of Deputies.

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after the Dutch Parliament passed a law extending its same-sex marriage law to the special municipalities

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7 October: Norfolk Island introduces bill to legalise same-sex marriage. The bill was passed in December

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into law, making Belgium the second country in the world to legalize civil marriage for same-sex couples

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several couples make petitions to civil judges to have their relationships recognized through marriage.

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in Canada rules that marriage commissioners cannot refuse to wed same-sex couples on religious grounds.

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passes a motion calling on government to introduce a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in a 23–2 vote.

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Same-sex marriage becomes legal in Bermuda again after the government appeal of 6 June decision fails.

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on 4 July and was published in the official gazette on 17 July. It came into effect on 1 January 2015.

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Liechtenstein's parliament votes to legalize same-sex marriage, with 24 out of 25 MPs supporting it.

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rules that same-sex marriage is legal. This court ruling goes into effect no later than 24 May 2019.

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permitting same-sex couples entering into marriages to adopt children (on 16 August, on a 9–2 vote).

3193:, Argentina, making it the first jurisdiction in Latin America to legally recognize same-sex unions. 2864:

12 November: Local politician Lonnie Rich proposed the legalization of same-sex marriage before the

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http://old.perseus.tufts.edu/cgi-bin/ptext?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.02.0021&layout=&loc=18

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after being refused a request for a marriage license at the King County Administration Building in

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El Parlamento aprueba la ley de parejas de hecho con la oposición del PP al acogimiento de menores

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19 June: Aruba's parliament rejected a same-sex marriage bill on a 10–10 vote with one abstention.

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8 August: The Supreme Court of Costa Rica orders that same-sex marriage must be legalised by 2020.

4739:. Marriages resumed in the state two days later. The Supreme Court also declares Section 3 of the 4492:

where an identical bill was rejected in 2012. The legislation was proposed by 5 states of Germany.

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approves a Registered Partnerships bill in a 99–84 vote. The law came into effect on 1 March 2002.

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Rtvslo.si: Prepoved posvajanja otrok istospolnim parom ni ustavna. Mesec: Zakon je že v pripravi.

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25 November: Two U.S. district courts struck down state bans on same-sex marriage in Arkansas in

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4 November: A referendum seeking to constitutionally ban same-sex marriages in the U.S. state of

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The law took effect on 3 July, after it was publicized in the official government registry. King

3320: 3012: 2858: 2771: 2741: 2737: 2568: 17495:(in Spanish). Gaceta Ofical, Órgano del Gobierno del Estabdo de Veracruz de Ignacio de La Llave. 14974:"Finland president signs gay marriage law – couples will have to wait to get married until 2017" 13983: 13797:"Same sex unions approved – Celebrations in Valletta – Opposition abstains because of adoptions" 12041: 10541:"Law legalizing same-sex marriage in Argentina takes effect as president signs bill at ceremony" 7435: 7432: 7429: 4421:

5 December: Supreme Court of Mexico unanimously finds the same-sex marriage ban in the state of

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William N. Eskridg Jr. and Christopher R. Riano, "Marriage Equality: From Outlaws to In-Laws",

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signs a bill granting marriage to same-sex couples, making Hawaii the fifteenth such US state.

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after the Senate did the same on 30 May by a 14–7 vote. The law came into effect on 1 October.

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legalizes civil unions, being the first state to do so in Mexico and the second entity (after

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Inheritance, guardianship rights, and residency rights for foreign spouses of legal residents.

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Thailand's senate gives final approval to the bill to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption

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The Congress of the State of Mexico approves a law allowing same-sex marriage and concubinage

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approves a registered partnerships bill in a 171–141 vote. It became legal on 1 January 1995.

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O pedido então será encaminhado ao juiz da comarca responsável, que decidirá sobre cada caso

12553:"Rio de Janeiro facilita casamento gay em todo estado; uniões ainda passam por aval de juiz" 11966: 9691: 9456: 8974: 6968:

approves changes to The Family Code that legalize same-sex marriage. The Code is subject to

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approved the legislation that grants the right to marry to same-sex couples in a 19–1 vote.

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rules, from 15 March on, that notaries statewide are required to perform same-sex marriages

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signs into law two bills legalizing domestic partnerships. They came into effect on 1 July.

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rules that the common law concept of marriage must be extended to include same-sex couples.

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policy to offer insurance benefits to city employees in same-sex relationships, which made

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approved the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill through the third Stage by a 105–18 vote.

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El Sol de Hermosillo | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, sobre México, Sonora y el Mundo

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Same-sex marriage bill in Greece passed as the majority of the Parliament voted in favor.

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definition of marriage as a living community of a husband and a wife is unconstitutional.

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announces that they will comply with this ruling, recognising marriages performed abroad.

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approves a registered partnerships bill, becoming the second country in the world (after

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Diario de Querétaro | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, de México, Querétaro y el Mundo

16614: 16013: 15690:"Distinction between marriage and registered partnership violates ban on discrimination" 15319: 10226: 9653: 7243:

declares Japan's exclusively heterosexual definition of marriage to be unconstitutional.

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rules that the Lithuanian state must grant residency rights to the same-sex partners of

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decides unanimously that a legislative act granting marriage to same-sex couples in the

4669: 4658: 3824:

legalizes registered partnerships in a 199–159 vote. The law came into effect on 1 July.

3422:, Canada, rules that same-sex couples have the right to equal marriage in that province. 21941: 21826: 21740: 21668: 21643: 21628: 21608: 21527: 20872: 20754: 20691: 20451: 20441: 20172: 20070: 19860: 17336: 11677: 8886: 8858: 8734: 8064: 7912: 7651: 7538: 7085: 6751: 6666: 6562: 6499: 6165: 5920: 5820: 5794: 5502: 5435: 4520:

legalizes same-sex marriage with 71 affirmative votes (out of 92) in its second reading

4497: 4389: 4292: 4278: 3954:

in Mexico City had been available since 2007, but full marriage was not yet recognized.

3788: 3769:

rules that same-sex couples are entitled to the same rights as heterosexual couples in

3698: 3669: 3585: 2619: 2443: 1229: 1074: 1034: 15357: 13062: 11227: 10368: 7626:

Roulston, Chris (2013). "The Revolting Anne Lister: The U.K.'s First Modern Lesbian".

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into law, making South Africa the first African country to legalise same-sex marriage.

2861:(DOMA) into law, which banned the federal Government from recognizing same-sex unions. 22031: 21831: 21811: 21633: 21544: 21532: 21371: 21305: 21295: 20976: 20966: 20961: 20832: 20579: 19871: 19836: 18741: 18126: 17910: 17883:"Matrimonio igualitario en Tamaulipas ya es posible; publican reforma a Código Civil" 17360: 17337:"Le LXII Legislatura tu aprobartaj le Matrimonio Igualitario ti'al u lu'umil Yucatán" 17114: 17063: 16670: 16558:"Bulgarian supreme court in landmark ruling on residence rights for same-sex couples" 16305:"Aprueban el primer matrimonio igualitario en Aguascalientes sin necesidad de amparo" 16274: 15657: 15467: 14580: 14003: 12165: 11808:

Tribunal de Justiça do Estado da Bahia (official web site of the state supreme court)

11063: 11025:"Brazil's top court approves same-sex civil unions, setting precedent for gay rights" 10923: 9101: 8529: 8466: 8295: 7643: 7378: 7351: 7304: 6778: 6566: 6473:

Alexandra Chávez and Michelle Avilés, first same-sex couple to get married in Ecuador

6411: 5486: 5058:

struck down the marriage laws prohibiting same-sex couples from marrying in the case

4756: 4697:

making France the fourteenth country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. The

4473: 4079: 2968: 2767:) to provide legal recognition for same-sex couples. It came into effect on 1 August. 2355: 1406: 1264: 1254: 1219: 1027: 983: 554: 44: 15072: 10750:"Illinois Governor Signs Historic Law, Extends a Measure of Fairness to All Couples" 6547:

Coman and Others v General Inspectorate for Immigration and Ministry of the Interior

6299:

strikes down the ban on same-sex marriage, five days after the ban goes into effect.

6285:

Coman and Others v General Inspectorate for Immigration and Ministry of the Interior

5669: 4507: 4341: 3603:

signs a domestic partnerships bill into law. It came into effect on 1 February 2008.

3189:

12 December: A bill was passed to make civil unions legal in the Autonomous City of

2907:

becomes the first region of the world to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples.

21848: 21816: 21806: 21009: 20941: 20847: 20518: 20483: 20476: 20261: 20082: 20055: 20050: 19711: 18065:"House passes bill to protect same-sex marriage in effort to counter Supreme Court" 17530: 16185:

Lithuanian Constitutional Court rules same-sex spouses be granted residence permits

15583: 14999: 14224: 14142: 14114: 14026:"Federal appeals court confirms Oklahoma ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional" 13701:"Congratulations! England and Wales begin to recognise overseas same-sex marriages" 12942: 12907: 11629: 10045: 7655: 7635: 7169:

orders the government to recognize same-sex marriages conducted in other countries.

7026:

The Congress of Guerrero passes a bill legalizing same-sex marriage and concubinage

5852: 5802: 5679: 5388: 5123:

gave its consent to skip a second vote on the measure. The bill was promulgated by

4995: 4982:

approved the Civil Partnership bill 2014 through the third reading in a 16–0 vote.'

4907: 4905:

ordered state officials to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples in the case

4845: 4130: 4075: 3358:'s parliament legalizes civil partnerships for same-sex couples. The bill receives 3223: 3143: 3040: 3007: 2725: 2362: 1454:, where the constituent countries of Niue and the Cook Islands have not legalized. 1259: 677: 16507:"For the first time, same-sex couples will be recognized by a Japanese prefecture" 16111: 13279:"N.M. district judge upholds Los Alamos County gay marriage ruling – LGBTQ Nation" 13100: 12442:"Constitutional convention backs extension of marriage rights to same-sex couples" 12271: 9674: 9546: 9165: 8839:

Navarra permite por primera vez en España adoptar niños a las parejas homosexuales

8761: 8093:"Meet The People Who Made History as The World's First Official Same-Sex Partners" 6020:

It was passed by Parliament on 26 October and received royal assent on 1 November.

5590:

The Parliament of Finland votes to legalize same-sex marriage by a vote of 105–92.

5534:'s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, staying his order pending appeal. 3563:

signs a bill legalizing civil unions into law. It took effect on 19 February 2007.

3015:

and orders the legislature to establish same-sex marriage or an equivalent status.

2374:

1061: A same-sex marriage between the two men Pedro Díaz and Muño Vandilaz in the

21996: 21821: 21750: 21600: 21285: 21138: 20926: 20877: 20795: 20745: 20532: 20513: 20508: 20461: 20241: 20118: 20060: 19821: 19684: 18527: 18360: 18313:

El Informador :: Noticias de Jalisco, México, Deportes & Entretenimiento

17233:"Ya podrán casarse personas del mismo sexo en Guanajuato sin necesidad de amparo" 15155: 14714: 14361: 13952: 13484: 13126: 12634:"Paraíba passa a ser o 13º Estado brasileiro a consentir o casamento homoafetivo" 12402: 11700: 9774: 8207: 8097: 7639: 7416: 7345: 7198: 6981: 6830: 5806: 5650: 5543: 5526: 5472: 5048: 5035:. After approximately 450 same-sex couples received marriage licenses in several 4302: 4221: 3988: 3866:

legalizes domestic partnerships by a 28–14 vote, overriding a veto from Governor

3799: 2817: 2744:

gave royal assent to a bill legalising "registered partnerships" in a 71–47 vote.

2720: 2573: 2379: 2375: 1345: 1239: 1214: 1079: 918: 20505: 19982: 16808:"Challenging rabbinate, Tel Aviv allows same-sex couples to register as married" 16637:"Panama Cierra las Puertas al Matrimonio Igualitario Con Reforma Constitucional" 9364: 3933: 3482: 3062:

approves a bill to legalize "Life partnerships". It became law on 1 August 2001.

22084: 21638: 21613: 21322: 21176: 21133: 20946: 20466: 20416: 20398: 20192: 20065: 20045: 19960: 19826: 16921: 16825:

BalkanInsight: Montenegro Parliament Narrowly Votes to Legalize Same-sex Unions

16431: 15413:"Ahora sí, Michoacán entre los 8 estados que permiten matrimonios igualitarios" 8914: 7137: 6655: 6536:

must grant residency rights to same-sex married couples including at least one

6392: 5919:

approves a Civil Union bill in a 372–51 vote, awaiting signing into law by the

5873: 5563: 5538: 5507: 5464: 4730:, the same-sex marriage ban in California, lacked standing to appeal a court's 4637: 4595: 4199: 3945: 3840: 3596: 3549: 3474: 2849: 2780: 2354:

in Egypt had a historical acceptance of male homosexuality and even rituals of

2276:* State controls one or more territories where same-sex marriage is not legal. 1330: 1244: 1022: 1000: 18093:"House passes landmark legislation to protect same-sex, interracial marriages" 15284:"Isle of Man equal marriage law more progressive than UK, says Peter Tatchell" 9482:"Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation Giving Legal Rights to Domestic Partners" 9289:"Llei 4/2005, del 21 de febrer, qualificada de les unions estables de parella" 7932: 7272:

The Supreme Court of The Netherlands rules that same-sex marriage is legal in

7236:

8 March: Liechtenstein approves a same-sex marriage bill on its first reading.

5823:, Channel Islands, agrees in a vote of 37 to 7 to introduce same sex marriage. 5381:

7 October: The Supreme Court of the U.S. state of Colorado dismissed the case

4574:

publishes a Provision (008/2013-CG) which extends marriage to same-sex couples

3645:

15 April: A bill legalizing registered relationships receives Royal Assent in

22100: 21973: 21392: 21265: 21105: 21093: 21051: 20981: 20951: 20842: 20800: 20772: 20559: 20456: 20446: 20431: 20393: 20365: 20251: 20123: 20097: 20087: 18844: 18745: 18178:"Same-sex couples get partnership certificates on Valentine's Day in Bangkok" 18130: 17914: 17103:"Héctor y Carlos, los primeros en casarse bajo Ley de Matrimonio Igualitario" 16674: 16278: 16266:"Government says it is "disappointed" as Cayman Islands rejects gay marriage" 15950:"Supreme Court to hear arguments on same-sex marriage Tuesday, June 19, 2018" 15627: 14053:"Oklahoma Ban On Same-Sex Marriages Is Unconstitutional, Federal Judge Rules" 9026:

La Asamblea aprueba la Ley de Parejas de Hecho con la abstención de PSOE e IU

8576: 8470: 8237: 6874:

unanimously passes a bill amending all legislation to allow same-sex marriage

6625: 6084: 5880: 5385:

and vacated the stay, thus legalizing same-sex marriage throughout the state.

4727: 4247: 4174: 4145: 4020: 3828: 3419: 2530: 2474: 1274: 1234: 20676: 18283:"Aprueban reconocimiento de derechos de concubinato a personas LGBT+ en BCS" 18230:"Tax hikes, marriage equality make Reform-Eesti 200-SDE coalition agreement" 18204: 16331:"Periódico Oficial del Estado publica reformas sobre matrimonio igualitario" 14710:"Otter says state should comply with gay-marriage order when it comes again" 9083:

Making civil unions legal in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, Argentina

7735: 3592:

signs a domestic partnerships bill into law. It came into effect on 22 July.

3415:

giving same-sex couples limited rights. It came into effect on 23 July 2006.

3330:

adopts a registered partnerships bill. The law comes into effect on 30 July.

3124:

Four same-sex couples are married at the stroke of midnight by the Mayor of

2816:: Khav Sokha and Pum Eth were married in the village of Kro Bao Ach Kok, in 22072: 21963: 21931: 21870: 21715: 21387: 20911: 20852: 20785: 20653: 20599: 20421: 20355: 20350: 20335: 20303: 20231: 20092: 19500: 18477:"Thailand approves same-sex marriage bills with overwhelming majority vote" 18256:"Namibia Court Endorses Recognizing Same-Sex Marriage From Other Countries" 17790:"Tabasco dice sí: Congreso aprueba el matrimonio igualitario en la entidad" 17586:"Llei 30/2022, del 21 de juliol, qualificada de la persona i de la família" 17493:"Tomo CCV, Xalapa-Enríquez, Ver., lunes 13 de junio de 2022, Núm. Ext. 232" 16380:"A partir de este martes, entra en vigor matrimonio igualitario en Hidalgo" 15923:"The Same-Sex Marriage (Alderney) Law, 2017 (Commencement) Ordinance, 2018" 14908:"Missouri's Same-Sex Marriage Ban Is Unconstitutional, Federal Judge Rules" 14439:"Court temporarily blocks gay marriages in Idaho, gives go-ahead in Nevada" 11048:"G1 – Supremo reconhece união estável de homossexuais – notícias em Brasil" 8817:

El arzobispo de Pamplona arremete contra la ley navarra de parejas de hecho

7647: 7296: 6781: 5994: 5940:

become legal in Italy after the President of Italy signs the bill into law.

5895: 5521: 5098: 4831:

upheld a denial of a motion for a stay issued by a lower court in the case

4748: 4609: 4548: 4426: 4182: 4163: 4112: 3984: 3905: 3726:. The country's first same-sex civil union was performed on 12 August 2009. 3437: 3359: 3348: 3190: 2982:

creates a relationship register for both gay and straight couples (called "

2854: 2623: 2465: 2359: 2340: 1426:

The summary table below lists in chronological order the sovereign states (

1368: 1340: 820: 739: 20681: 20345: 18661:"Court rules Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional – again" 16966:"¡Histórico! Congreso de Baja California aprueba matrimonios igualitarios" 12864:"Regra que obriga cartórios a fazer casamento gay vale a partir do dia 16" 9776: 7578: 6833:

in a 21 to 8 vote. The law will take effect 90 days later (10 March 2022).

3614:

signs a civil unions bill into law. It came into effect on 1 January 2008.

2630:, Washington on 20 September 1971, ends with a unanimous rejection by the 22006: 21978: 21495: 21225: 21220: 20971: 20767: 20686: 20616: 20611: 20594: 20549: 20330: 20298: 20226: 20165: 19995: 19991: 15200:

Italian senate passes watered-down bill recognising same-sex civil unions

15092: 14414: 13947:"Luxembourg passes same-sex marriage and adoption bill in landslide vote" 11876:"Popularity of tiny Dutch Caribbean island soars following gay marriage," 10777:"Illinois Civil Unions Bill Passes Senate, Gov. Quinn Will Sign Into Law" 9797: 8579:"The Alaska Marriage Amendment: The People's Choice On The Last Frontier" 8564:

Cataluña aprueba la primera ley de España que regula las parejas de hecho

7197:

Supreme Court orders the government to establish a separate register for

6927: 6711:

16 June: A constitutional amendment to repeal the unenforced ban against

6410:(SCJN) strikes down articles 140 and 148 of the Civil Code, which banned 6367:. It had previously passed civil unions legislation in a vote of 40 to 4. 6316: 5776: 5269:

found the state's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional in the cases

4945: 4645: 4430: 4138: 4071: 3814: 3578: 3556: 3508: 3405: 3098: 3071: 3031: 2933:

approves a registered partnerships bill. It became law on 1 January 2000.

2834: 2405: 2394: 2390: 2344: 1051: 899: 895: 733: 685:

obliges the state to provide residency rights for the foreign spouses of

270: 14357:"Colorado Supreme Court clears county clerks to issue same-sex licenses" 14138:"Keys judge overturns same-sex marriage ban; attorney general to appeal" 12350:"La Cámara de Diputados aprobó ley de matrimonio gay por 71 votos en 92" 5618:, allowing same-sex couples to marry (albeit without legal recognition). 5315:

allowed appeals court decisions striking down same-sex marriage bans in

5225:, ruled unconstitutional the state ban on same-sex marriage in the case 5160:

found the state's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional in the case

5105:

1 June: Legislation granting the right to marry took effect in Illinois.

5093:

found the state's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional in the case

5074:

found the state's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional in the case

5031:

found the state's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional in the case

5013:

approved the Civil Unions bill 2014 through the third reading in a 37–0.

4993:

found the state's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional in the case

4959:

found the state's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional in the case

4940:

found the state's ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional in the case

4576:

and the conversion of stable unions into marriages throughout the State.

4571: 3660: 2447: 21936: 21667: 21512: 21337: 21002: 20916: 20817: 20790: 20762: 20726: 20711: 20701: 20643: 20408: 20293: 20246: 20202: 20182: 20140: 18205:"Andorra legalises same-sex marriage in landmark win for LGBTQ+ rights" 16774:"First Same Sex Marriage in Costa Rica Will Take Place Midnight May 26" 16747:"The Same-Sex Marriage (Sark) Law, 2019 (Commencement) Ordinance, 2020" 14660: 12691:"Rhode Island House passes bill legalizing same-sex marriage, 56 to 15" 11161:"New York Gay Marriage: State Assembly Approves Same-Sex Marriage Bill" 9943:"Gov. Gregoire signs legislation to expand rights to domestic partners" 8910:"Gay Marriage: Same-Sex Partners Can Wed in Many Countries – Bloomberg" 6854: 6640: 6257: 4335:

issues "Provimento nº 06/2012", extending marriage to same-sex couples.

4254: 2948: 2882:

passes a registered partnerships bill. It became law on 1 January 1998.

2351: 2324: 17746:"Martes 1o. de noviembre de 2022, Sección Primera, Tomo: CCXIV No. 82" 17720:"Estado de México aprueba el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo" 15522: 14738:"Same-sex couples seek marriage licenses after Alaska ban struck down" 14276:"U.S. appeals court: Indiana's same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional" 12376:"Senado aprobó ley de matrimonio igualitario: 23 a favor, 8 en contra" 12240:

Colorado House passes civil unions, but fans note marriage is equality

10562: 10087:

State Assembly Votes to Approve Domestic Partnerships!, Fair Wisconsin

7505:

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http://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Cassius_Dio/62*.html

4585: 3337:

approves a civil partnerships bill. It came into effect on 1 November.

3300:

passes a registered partnerships bill. It came into effect on 10 July.

21896: 21275: 21153: 20931: 20706: 20606: 20554: 20544: 20197: 20027: 16086:"Legge 20 novembre 2018 n°147 "Regolamentazione delle Unioni Civili"" 14604:"W.Va. stops same-sex fight, Cabell begins issuing marriage licenses" 14082: 13771:"Grosseto, il tribunale al Comune: "Riconoscete quel matrimonio gay"" 11892:"Gallardón: "No modificaré la ley y la dejaré exactamente como está"" 11409:"Dos matrimonios homosexuales se casaron en un municipio conservador" 10829:"Illinois Gay Civil Unions Law Takes Effect; Mass Ceremonies Planned" 9775:

Partners Task Force for Gay & Lesbian Couples (29 January 2009).

8029:"Berkeley, activists set milestone for domestic partnerships in 1984" 7122:), because cross-straits marriages must first be registered in China. 7115: 7076: 7033:

The Congress of Tamaulipas passes a bill legalizing same-sex marriage

6859:

The government decision allows such unions to take place immediately.

6091: 6014:

Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the British Overseas Territory of

5832:

is approved by the state congress, in a 26–1 vote, with 1 abstention.

4894: 4677:

gives final approval to the same-sex marriage bill by a 331–225 vote.

4489: 4395: 4036: 3888: 3393: 3265:

17 September: A registered partnership bill receives Royal Assent in

3183: 3125: 3090: 2904: 2830: 2542: 2496: 17507:"Thailand takes step towards same-sex marriage with parliament vote" 16940:"Sinaloa is the latest state in Mexico to approve same-sex marriage" 15338:"Unioni civili, la Camera approva in via definitiva: 372 sì e 51 no" 14546:"Estonia: Gay civil partnerships now legal but couples told to wait" 14331:"Norfolk Island could legalise same-sex marriage by the end of 2014" 13236:"ACLU 'stunned' as N.M. judge rules gay marriage legal, despite law" 11112:"Delaware Same-Sex Civil Unions Law Heads To Governor For Signature" 10671:"Mexican Supreme Court: Gay Marriage Be Recognized in all 31 States" 9561:. Larry50.wordpress.com (4 January 2008). Retrieved 4 December 2011. 7072:

passed the bill 61–36, and the House again voted 258–169 to pass it.

6908:

The Congress of Veracruz passes a bill to legalize same-sex marriage

6347:

introduces a bill to legalise same-sex marriage federally in Mexico.

5855:

passes same-sex civil unions law which legalised civil partnerships.

5770:. Marriages started immediately except in Louisiana and Mississippi. 5742:

5 June: A federal judge strikes down a law in the U.S. territory of

4772:

after a local judge accepted the marriage petition of a male couple.

4769: 3173:

Act Instituting Civil Unions and Establishing New Rules of Filiation

21916: 20996: 20621: 20236: 18418: 18388:"Nepal finally registers first same-sex marriage for LGBTQ+ couple" 18364: 18152:"Same-sex marriage curb eased; China still excluded – Taipei Times" 16663:"First Northern Ireland same-sex marriages set for Valentine's Day" 15378:"Mexico: Campeche Becomes 7th Mexican State with Same-Sex Marriage" 14497: 14470: 14387: 13748: 12966: 11634: 11365:"Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal in Washington (at Least One Part)" 11319:"DECISION C-577/11 The homosexuals have the right to form a family" 9654:"Ecuador Approves New Constitution Including Same-Sex Civil Unions" 7840: 7428:

Martial 12.42, 1.35, 3.93, 12.95. Old Translations of passages at:

7247: 7141: 6533: 6289: 5739:

rules that state laws banning same-sex marriage are discriminatory.

5614:

1 January: An amended Marriage and Family Law becomes effective in

5280: 5003: 4698: 4692: 4385: 3574: 3259: 3226:

in a 46–15 vote on 13 December 2002. It came into effect on 1 June.

3101:

the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage (2001)

3085: 2813: 2600: 2328: 2309: 774:

Hospital visitation rights through a "legal representative" status.

644:. Recognized but not performed in several other tribal nations and 18708:"Liechtenstein legalizes same-sex marriage in near-unanimous vote" 17990:""Die Zeit ist reif»: Landtag mehrheitlich für die «Ehe für Alle"" 17544:"Državni zbor tudi v drugo potrdil spremembe družinskega zakonika" 17381:"Yucatán aprueba el matrimonio igualitario con una amplia mayoría" 16104:"BREAKING: San Marino passes civil union law for same-sex couples" 15358:"Acata Congreso resolución de SCJN sobre matrimonios igualitarios" 14684:"Same-sex marriage can begin in Idaho, after justices deny a stay" 13507:"THE COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA v THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY" 12186:"Norma facilita que casais gays oficializem casamento civil em SP" 9991:"Referendum Measure No. 74 Concerns marriage for same-sex couples" 7019:

The Congress of Tabasco passes a bill legalizing same-sex marriage

5024:. The Court ordered the state officials to comply with the ruling. 4975:, with the first same-sex marriages taking place on 29 March 2014. 4775:

30 July: The Mexican state of Colima allows same-sex civil unions.

4464: 4438: 4141:

legalizes civil partnerships. The law came into effect on 6 April.

4070:, a 2008 California-electorate ban on same-sex marriage, violates 2425: 743:–type contractual relationships, but they are not legally binding. 689:. Some member states, including Romania, do not follow the ruling. 20837: 20827: 20696: 20569: 20378: 20160: 19987: 19983: 17705: 17187: 16856: 15342: 13999:"Federal Judge Backs Same-Sex Marriages in Utah; State to Appeal" 13185:"Second New Mexico county now issuing same-sex marriage licenses" 13050: 9881:"Hungary introduces registered partnership for same-sex partners" 9064: 9020: 8998: 8833: 8811: 8671: 8649: 8558: 7936: 7240: 7223: 7155: 7144:

to issue partnership certificates, which are legally non-binding.

7133: 6998:

Cuba approves a new Family Code including same-sex marriage in a

6892: 6683: 6323: 6260:

requesting clarifications on the rights of same-sex couples, the

6230: 5615: 5490: 5476: 5395:, which ruled unconstitutional the state ban on same-sex marriage 5006:

ordered the recognition of a same-sex marriage contracted abroad.

4879: 4626:

legalizes same-sex marriage in the entire country by a 14–1 vote,

4332: 4262: 4013: 3996: 3925: 3246: 3132: 3052: 2764: 2627: 2296:

mentions the marriage (using the Latin verb for "to marry", i.e.

1405:

This article contains a timeline of significant events regarding

891: 887: 18813: 18686:"Thailand lower house passes bill to legalize same-sex marriage" 18020:"Landtag, 2. November 2022, Trakt. 8 – 10 (watch up to 1:23:30)" 17442:"Banning same-sex marriage not unconstitutional – Privy Council" 15733:"Bermuda to ban same-sex marriage months after it was legalised" 14410:"BREAKING: 9th circuit strikes down gay marriage bans in ID, NV" 13453:"Same-sex marriage step closer as Holyrood committee backs bill" 12851:

DIÁRIO DA JUSTIÇA CONSELHO NACIONAL DE JUSTIÇA Edição nº 89/2013

12586:"Casamento entre pessoas do mesmo sexo é autorizado em Rondônia" 11694:

Por primera vez Justicia uruguaya reconoce matrimonio homosexual

11202:"Rhode Island governor signs gay civil union law despite doubts" 11045: 8677:

El Gobierno de Aragón regula el registro de las parejas de hecho

6506:

to enact a partnership oath system to recognize same-sex unions.

6209:

decides to open marriage for same-sex couples by 1 January 2019.

5027:

9 May: The Circuit Court of Pulaski County of the U.S. state of

4405:

26 November: Same-sex marriages begin in the Brazilian state of

21773: 21332: 21056: 20936: 20812: 20731: 20589: 20388: 20383: 17572:"Cuba Assembly opens door to gay marriage, other family rights" 17531:

Queer.de: Sloweniens Verfassungsgericht öffnet die Ehe (German)

16358:"Taiwan legalizes same-sex marriage in historic first for Asia" 15805: 15505:"Parliament passes same-sex marriage law – Gibraltar Chronicle" 8967:"Parliament narrowly passes law allowing same-sex registration" 8730:"National News Briefs; Governor of Vermont Signs Gay-Union Law" 8655:

Aragón aprueba su ley de parejas de hecho, la segunda de España

7107: 6991:

Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the Mexican state of Durango

5081: 4783:

counties after a series of judicial and county clerk decisions.

4580:

29 April: The Court of Justice of the Brazilian states of both

4422: 4206: 3722:'s new Constitution is approved by 63.9% of voters, legalizing 3234: 2941: 2911: 2886: 2760: 2492: 2468:, a conference on sexual and gender diversity organised by the 2317: 2293: 1431: 15602:"Gleichstellung: Bundesrat gibt grünes Licht für Ehe für alle" 14466:"Court Says It Mistakenly Blocked Same-Sex Marriage In Nevada" 12827:"CNJ obriga cartórios a celebrar casamento entre homossexuais" 11725:"Jueza afirmó que la ley ya habilita el matrimonio homosexual" 8060:"The talk of West Hollywood; West Hollywood acting on pledges" 4205:

12 July: A civil partnerships bill is unanimously approved in

3233:

becomes the first provincial court of appeal to rule that the

1364: 20857: 20671: 20661: 20638: 20633: 20628: 20003: 19999: 18734:"Thailand passes historic bill recognising marriage equality" 18414:"Peru court offers same-sex marriage hope for LGBTQ+ couples" 17903:"Tokyo issues long-awaited same-sex partnership certificates" 16615:"Northern Ireland Abortion and Same-Sex Marriage Laws Change" 16458:"Ecuador's highest court votes to legalise same-sex marriage" 16406:"Ecuador's highest court votes to legalise same-sex marriage" 16152:"Erste Ehe eines gleichgeschlechtlichen Paares in Österreich" 15866:"Same-sex married couples have the right to stay in Slovakia" 15836:"Panamá acoge a la opinión de Corte IDH sobre matrimonio gay" 13301:"As midnight strikes, same-sex couples wed across New Jersey" 11532:"Gay-marriage bill passes House, awaits Gregoire's signature" 10629:

Judge strikes down Prop. 8, allows gay marriage in California

7436:

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7433:

http://www.tertullian.org/fathers/martial_epigrams_book01.htm

7430:

http://www.tertullian.org/fathers/martial_epigrams_book12.htm

7194: 7162:) agreed to marriage equality and legalize same sex marriage. 7119: 7111: 7043: 7039: 6882: 6816: 6801: 6687: 6503: 5828:

A bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the Mexican state of

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21 August – 4 September: Same-sex marriages begin in several

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upholds the country's same-sex marriage law after the ruling

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17 May: Same-sex marriage becomes legal in the U.S. state of

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signs into law the first same-sex marriage bill in the world.

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in such cases, but the rights of marriage are not guaranteed.

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Lithuania court hands down landmark ruling about gay couples

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18 December: The Court of Justice of the Brazilian state of

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15 December: The Court of Justice of the Brazilian state of

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Kerrigan and Mock v. Connecticut Department of Public Health

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U.S. state constitutional amendments banning same-sex unions

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becomes the first country in the world to legally recognise

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Cheers, applause as New Zealand legalizes same-sex marriage

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signs the Respect for Marriage Act, which repeals the 1996

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struck down the state ban on same-sex marriage in the case

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10 October: The Court of Justice of the Brazilian state of

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7 December: The Court of Justice of the Brazilian state of

3713:'s upper house legalizes same-sex marriage in a 23–17 vote. 3541:

on 28 November. The first wedding took place on 1 December.

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that excluding same-sex couples from marriage violates the

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Presidente de Chile promulga ley de matrimonio igualitario

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Colorado governor signs law to allow same-sex civil unions

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passes a bill recognizing same-sex couples in concubinage.

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26 November: The Civil Partnership Bill was passed by the

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15 August: The Court of Justice of the Brazilian state of

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1 August: Same-sex marriage is in effect legalized by the

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Gay marriages resume in California after five-year hiatus

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on 30 May 2022. The law came into effect on 13 June 2022.

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26 April: The Court of Justice of the Brazilian state of

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counting external territories (or in the case of the US,

18335:"Historic decision: Estonia legalizes same-sex marriage" 13745:"Federal Judge Strikes Down Michigan's Gay Marriage Ban" 12971:

Le mariage pour tous adopté définitivement à l'Assemblée

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Mexican high court upholds adoptions by same-sex couples

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