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No. Although civil unions are not legally defined in Iowa, same-sex marriages are legal in Iowa.

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Has any governor of Iowa ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex civil unions in that state?

No. The Iowa state legislature has never passed a bill that would legalize civil unions and, as a result, no governor of Iowa has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.


Does the state of Iowa recognize civil unions legally performed in Connecticut?

Yes. All Connecticut civil unions were legislatively converted to marriages in 2010 and the state of Iowa recognizes them as marriages, as they do any other out-of-state same-sex marriage.


Where can you obtain a civil union license in Iowa?

You cannot. Iowa does not issue civil union licenses. A same-sex couple (or an opposite-sex couple) can get a legal marriage license in Iowa.


Where are same-sex civil unions recognized?

Same-sex civil unions are recognized in states where civil unions are legal:Hawaii;Delaware;Illinois;New Jersey; and,Rhode Island.They are also recognized in Washington DC and states where same-sex marriage is legal:New York;Washington;Maryland;Maine;Massachusetts;Connecticut;New Hampshire;Iowa; and,Vermont.They are also recognized in California. The United Kingdom and several foreign countries recognize them as civil partnerships.


Does the state of Delaware recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Iowa?

Yes. Delaware recognizes out-of-state legal unions that impose "substantially similar rights, benefits, protections, responsibilities" as a Delaware civil union. A same-sex marriage legally performed in Iowa is substantially similar to a Delaware civil union and, therefore, is recognized by the state of Delaware as a civil union.§ 213. Legal unions performed in other jurisdictions. A legal union between two individuals of the same sex that was validly formed in another jurisdiction, regardless of whether such legal union is recognized under chapter 1 of this title or is referred to as a civil union, shall be recognized as a validly established civil union under this chapter for all purposes of the laws of this State, provided that the legal union meets the eligibility requirements of § 202 of this chapter for a civil union and such legal union affords to and imposes on the parties thereto substantially similar rights, benefits, protections, responsibilities and duties as those afforded to and imposed on parties to a civil union entered into in this State under this chapter.


Does the state of Iowa recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in Washington DC?

Yes. Illinois recognizes out-of-state same-sex marriages as civil unions. Section 60. Reciprocity. A marriage between persons of the same sex, a civil union, or a substantially similar legal relationship other than common law marriage, legally entered into in another jurisdiction, shall be recognized in Illinois as a civil union.


Does the state of Illinois recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in California?

Yes. Illinois recognizes civil unions performed in other states. Section 60. Reciprocity. A marriage between persons of the same sex, a civil union, or a substantially similar legal relationship other than common law marriage, legally entered into in another jurisdiction, shall be recognized in Illinois as a civil union.


Are stun guns legal in Iowa?

Yes. Stun guns are currently legal to own and use in Iowa.


What was the side Iowa was on in the Civil War?

Iowa remained loyal to the Union during the Civil War.


Was Iowa involved in any wars?

Iowa was involved in the Civil War. The Civil war was a major war.


Is prostitution legal in Iowa?

no


Is it legal to carry a taser in Iowa?

Yes, it is legal.