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When will same-sex marriage be legal in West Virginia?
Same-sex marriage became legal in West Virginia on October 9, 2014.
West Virginia marriage laws?
Your question is too broad to answer in this forum. See link provided below where you can review the laws relating to marriage in West Virginia.
Does the state democratic party platform for West Virginia include marriage equality?
Yes, the West Virginia state democratic party platform does include marriage equality.
Did the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia rule on the constitutionality of West Virginia's ban on same-sex marriage?
The West Virginia supreme court of appeals has not yet ruled on Virginia' ban on same sex marriage. The case may be headed for the US Supreme Court.
What are some major obstacles to the legalization of same-sex marriage in West Virginia?
As of October 9, 2014, there are no further obstacles to the legalization of same-sex marriage in West Virginia.
Has a marriage equality bill ever been introduced in either house of the state legislature in West Virginia?
No. A marriage equality bill has never been introduced in the West Virginia legislature.
Could a tsunami hit West Virginia?
No. West Virginia doesn't have a coastline.
Does the state republican party platform for West Virginia include marriage equality?
No, the state republican party platform for West Virginia does not include marriage equality or legal recognition of civil unions. It explicitly opposes these.
Has any governor of West Virginia ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex marriage in that state?
No. The West Virginia state legislature has never passed a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage and, as a result, no governor of West Virginia has ever had the opportunity to sign or veto such a bill.
If living in West Virginia and getting married in Kentucky do you have to report it to the state of West Virginia?
No. You need to file taxes and do the normal types of stuff, but there is no 'reporting' of the marriage.
When was same-sex marriage explicitly banned in West Virginia?
In March 2000, the West Virginia state legislature enacted a law explicitly forbidding the performance or recognition of same-sex marriage in West Virginia. That statute, however, has since been ruled unconstitutional by the 4th Circuit US Court of Appeals.
Did the US District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia ever rule on the constitutionality of West Virginia's ban on same-sex marriage?
No. This court has not ruled on the matter.
