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Does the state of Vermont still recognize civil unions legally performed in Vermont before same-sex marriage was legalized there?
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Yes, it recognizes them as having all the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage. Civil union licenses were issued in Vermont from July 1, 2000 until August 31, 2009. Same-sex marriage was legalized beginning September 1, 2009 and no further civil union licenses can be issued.
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Why was same-sex marriage legalized in Vermont?
Because enough people believed it was the right thing to do and voted for it.
Does the state of Wisconsin recognize civil unions legally performed in Vermont?
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize civil unions performed in other states.
Does the state of Vermont recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in California?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in California are recognized in Vermont.
Does the state of Vermont recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Connecticut?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Connecticut are recognized in Vermont.
Does the state of Vermont recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Massachusetts?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Massachusetts are recognized in Vermont.
Does the state of Iowa recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Vermont?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Vermont are recognized in Iowa.
Does Washington DC recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Vermont?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Vermont are recognized in Washington, DC.
Does the state of Vermont recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in New York?
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in New York are recognized in Vermont.
Has any governor of Vermont ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in that state?
Yes. On April 6, 2009, Vermont Governor Jim Douglas vetoed such a bill. The next day, however, the Vermont Senate and House overrode that veto and same-sex marriage is legal in Vermont effective September 1, 2009.
Does the state of Oregon recognize civil unions legally performed in Vermont?
Yes, the state of Oregon recognizes civil unions performed in other states as Oregon state registered domestic partnerships which provide the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage in Oregon.
What were the first states to legalize same-sex marriage?
Massachusetts (May 17, 2004);Connecticut (November 12, 2008);California (if performed between June 16 and November 5, 2008);Iowa (April 3, 2009);Vermont (September 1, 2009);New Hampshire (January 1, 2010); and,New York (July 24, 2011).Washington, DC legalized same-sex marriage on December 18, 2009.
Is a same-sex marriage performed in Vermont legal in New York?
Yes, even prior to the July 24, 2011 legalization of same-sex marriage in New York, out-of-state same-sex marriages were recognized in New York state by a decision of the State Court of Appeals beginning February 1, 2008. Vermont began permitting same-sex marriage on September 1, 2009, after having legalized civil unions starting July 1, 2000.
