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Washington state, like all US states that have legalized same-sex marriage, has a sexual orientation anti-discrimination statute. So, if a city clerk refuses to issue a marriage license to a same-sex couple, the clerk is fired and charged with discrimination. If a wedding vendor refuses to serve at a same-sex wedding, they can be charged with discrimination. Charges can be filed for illegal discrimination in housing, public accommodation, employment, etc.
If your Aunt Tilly refuses to acknowledge that you are married to your husband, then you're stuck. The anti-discrimination law does not apply to snide comments, friends, family members, etc. But if actions rise to the level of criminal harassment or a hate crime, penal law can protect you from that.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoSame-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012. The state will begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on December 6, 2012.
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Why is same-sex marriage not legal in Washington state?
It is now. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012.
Has the state constitution of Washington been amended to prohibit same-sex marriage in that state?
No. No such amendment has been made. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012.
When will same-sex marriage be legal in Washington state?
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012. The state will begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on December 6, 2012.
What are some major obstacles to the legalization of same-sex marriage in Washington state?
There are no more obstacles. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012. The state will begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on December 6, 2012.
Has any same-sex couple sued the state of Washington for legal recognition of their out-of-state marriage?
Yes. Castle v. State. Eleven same-sex couples sued the state on April 1, 2004.Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012.
Has any governor of Washington ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in that state?
No. The Washington state legislature has never passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and, as a result, no governor of Washington has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.
Has the Suquamish Indian Tribe of the Port Madison Reservation in Washington State legalized same-sex marriage?
Yes, as of August 1, 2011.
Can a married same-sex couple get divorced in Washington state?
Yes. Same-sex marriage was legalized in Washington state on November 6, 2012. In February 2010, a Clark County Superior Court judge granted a divorce to a same-sex couple. This was the first such divorce in Washington State.
When was same sex marriage legalized?
The Netherlands was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage in 2001. Same-sex marriage was first legalized in the USA in the state of Massachusetts on May 17, 2004.
When was same-sex marriage legalized in Maine?
Same-sex marriage was legalized in Maine on November 6, 2012. The state will begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples no later than January 5, 2013.
What is latest state to legalize same-sex marriage?
On December 20, 2013, same-sex marriage was legalized in Utah.
Which US state legalized same-sex marriage after California?
Connecticut did on November 12, 2008. See related question below for a list of other states that legalized same-sex marriage afterwards.
