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*Laws passed in NH for same-sex marriage (effective from 1 January 2010) and NV for domestic partnerships (effective from 1 October 2009) have not taken effect yet. ME will hold a ballot for same-sex marriage in November 2009.
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As of 2009, the Isle of Man does not perform same-sex marriages, civil unions, or domestic partnerships. However, since 2005, couples who have entered into a civil partnership in the United Kingdom are recognised by the Isle of Man Department of Health and Social Security for pension purposes. The other rights of a civil partnership are not provided.[1]
In March 2009, the Chief Minister of the Isle of Man announced that a civil partnership bill would be introduced in October 2009. This bill would be mirrored on the UK one, providing same-sex couples with most of the rights of marriage.[2]
References
- ^ SD743/05 The Civil Partnership Act 2004 (Application) (No2) Order 2005
- ^ http://www.iomtoday.co.im/politics/Chief-minister-pledges-action-on.5036261.jp Chief minister pledges action on civil partnership bill]
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