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This is a tricky question, since Canada has provinces, not states, but Canada is itself a "state" pursuant to another meaning of the word. Mexico does have states, as does the United States. So, the official current answer is:
- Canada
- Distrito Federal, Mexico (City)
- Quinatana Roo, Mexico
- Coahuila, Mexico
- Chihuahua, Mexico
- Massachusetts - May 17, 2004
- Connecticut - October 10, 2008
- Iowa - April 27, 2009
- Vermont - September 1, 2009
- New Hampshire - January 1, 2010
- New York - July 24, 2011
- Washington (state) - December 6, 2012
- Maine - December 29, 2012
- Maryland - January 1, 2013
- California - June 28, 2013 (and May 15 - November 4, 2008)
- Delaware - July 1, 2013
- Rhode Island - August 1, 2013
- Minnesota - August 1, 2013
- New Jersey - October 21, 2013
- Hawaii - December 2, 2013
- New Mexico - December 19, 2013 (although some counties started earlier)
- Oregon - May 19, 2014
- Pennsylvania - May 20, 2014
- Illinois - June 1, 2014 (although some counties started earlier)
- Utah - October 6, 2014 and December 20, 2013 to January 6, 2013
- Wisconsin - October 6, 2014 (and one day on June 6, 2014)
- Virginia - October 6, 2014
- Oklahoma - October 6, 2014
- Indiana - October 7, 2014
- Colorado - October 7, 2014
- Nevada - October 9, 2014
- West Virginia - October 9, 2014
- North Carolina - October 10, 2014
- Alaska - October 12, 2014
- Idaho - October 15, 2014
- Arizona - October 17, 2014
- Wyoming - October 21, 2014
- Missouri - (performed in some counties; recognized in all counties) November 5, 2014
- Kansas - (contested by state) November 13, 2014
- South Carolina - November 19, 2014
- Montana - November 19, 2014
- Florida - January 5, 2015
- Alabama - February 9, 2015
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What percent of the United States have legalized same-sex marriage?
As of December 20, 2013, about 33% of US states have legalized same-sex marriage.
Why has same-sex marriage been legalized in some states?
The states that have legalized same-sex marriage did so because either the legislature or judiciary came to the conclusion that the state had no legitimate or compelling reason to deny marriage rights to same-sex couples.
Why have some states legalized same-sex marriage?
The states that have legalized same-sex marriage did so presumably because either the legislature or the judiciary decided there is no longer had any legitimate interest served by limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples only.
Is it legal for an American citizen to marry an immigrant of the same sex in the US?
Yes. Such marriages are perfectly legal in any state that has legalized same-sex marriage. There is no citizenship requirement or screening for marriage in the United States.
What is the current legislation on same-sex marriage?
Some states and countries have legalized same-sex marriage. Some states and countries have banned same-sex marriage by statute and some by amending their constitutions.
What are some negative effects of same-sex marriage?
The states and countries that have legalized same-sex marriage have not reported any negative effects.
Why have some US states not legalized same-sex marriage?
The reasons appears to be cultural, political and religious.
Have richer US states legalized same-sex marriage and poorer states banned it?
Here is a list of US states ranked by per capita income, showing which have legalized same-sex marriage.Washington, DC - LEGALConnecticut - LEGALMaryland - LEGALNew Jersey - LEGALMassachusetts - LEGALVirginiaNew Hampshire - LEGALAlaskaNew York - LEGALColoradoWashington - LEGALMinnesota - LEGALRhode Island - LEGALDelaware - LEGALCalifornia - LEGALIllinois - LEGALHawaii - LEGALWyomingVermont - LEGALNorth DakotaPennsylvania - LEGALWisconsin - LEGALNevadaKansasOregon - LEGALIowa - LEGALNebraskaMaine - LEGALFloridaOhioTexasArizonaSouth DakotaMichiganMissouriGeorgiaNorth CarolinaMontanaIndianaTennesseeLouisianaOklahomaSouth CarolinaUtahNew Mexico - LEGALAlabamaKentuckyIdahoWest VirginiaArkansasMississippiAs you can see, most of the highest income states have legalized same-sex marriage and almost all of the lower income states have banned it. The poorest state that has legalized same-sex marriage is New Mexico. The richest state that has not legalized same-sex marriage is Virginia.
What legalized marriage in the entire US between men and women of different races?
the loving v. virginia decision. :) the actual question was supposed to be "which of the following legalized marriage in the entire united states between men and women of different races?"
What is the red box with pink equals sign stand for?
It States that Gay marriage should be legalized because of equality.
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.
Why have they legalized same-sex marriage but they have not legalized marijuana?
Because one thing has nothing to do with the other. Also, it depends on which state you are talking about. For example. In Colorado, as of 2012, they legalized marijuana but not same-sex marriage.
