Yes. Delaware recognizes out-of-state legal unions that impose "substantially similar rights, benefits, protections, responsibilities" as a Delaware civil union. A civil union legally performed in Vermont is substantially similar to a Delaware civil union and, therefore, is recognized by the state of Delaware.§ 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.
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Vermont are recognized in Iowa.
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Connecticut are recognized in Vermont.
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Massachusetts are recognized in Vermont.
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in California are recognized in Vermont.
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in Vermont are recognized in Washington, DC.
Yes, same-sex marriages legally performed in New York are recognized in Vermont.
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize civil unions performed in other states.
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize civil unions performed in other states.
Yes, under California state law, Delaware civil unions are recognized as equivalent to marriage.
Yes. Pursuant to Governor Lincoln Chafee's Executive Order (no. 12-02, signed 5/14/12), the state of Rhode Island officially recognizes out-of-state same-sex marriages as legal marriages for the purposes of Rhode Island state law.
The ACLU says that the legal recognition of out-of-state civil unions and domestic partnerships in Massachusetts has not been determined.
Yes. The Attorney General of Maryland issued an opinion on February 24, 2010 stating that Maryland law can recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in other states. This opinion is binding on Maryland state agencies. Same-sex couples will be able to legally marry in Maryland beginning January 1, 2013.