Does the state of Connecticut recognize Nevada state registered domestic partnerships?

Answer 1

Yes. California recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships that are substantially similar to marriage. A Nevada state registered domestic partnership is substantially similar to marriage. Therefore, California recognizes Nevada state registered domestic partnerships and grants them all of the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriages, but they cannot legally be called marriages.

Answer 2

Yes. The state of Connecticut recognizes legal relationships substantially equivalent to marriage as legal marriages. Since Nevada state registered domestic partnerships are substantially similar to legal marriage under Nevada law, they are therefore recognized as legal marriages for purposes of Connecticut state law.CT Public Act 09-13, Section 1. A marriage, or a relationship that provides substantially the same rights, benefits and responsibilities as a marriage, between two persons entered into in another state or jurisdiction and recognized as valid by such other state or jurisdiction shall be recognized as a valid marriage in this state, provided such marriage or relationship is not expressly prohibited by statute in this state.

Answer 3

Yes. The state of Connecticut recognizes legal relationships substantially equivalent to marriage as legal marriages. Since Washington state registered domestic partnerships are substantially similar to legal marriage under Washington law, they are therefore recognized as legal marriages for purposes of Connecticut state law.CT Public Act 09-13, Section 1. A marriage, or a relationship that provides substantially the same rights, benefits and responsibilities as a marriage, between two persons entered into in another state or jurisdiction and recognized as valid by such other state or jurisdiction shall be recognized as a valid marriage in this state, provided such marriage or relationship is not expressly prohibited by statute in this state.

Answer 4

Yes. Rhode Island recognizes out-of-state domestic partnerships that extend the benefits and responsibilities of marriage. A Nevada state registered domestic partnership extends those benefits and responsibilities and is therefore recognized in Rhode Island as a civil union.

15-3.1-8. Reciprocity. -- A civil union or registered domestic partnership that extends benefits and responsibilities without the status of marriage and is legally entered into in another jurisdiction shall be recognized in Rhode Island as a civil union; provided, that the relationship meets the eligibility requirements of this chapter.

Answer 5

Yes. The state of New York recognizes out-of-state comprehensive registered domestic partnerships that are substantially equivalent to legal marriage and it recognizes them as legal marriages for the purpose of New York state law. Since Nevada state registered domestic partnerships are substantially equivalent to legal marriage under Nevada law, they are recognized as legal marriages for purposes of New York state law.

Answer 6

No, the state of Colorado does not recognize same-sex marriages or domestic partnerships. Effective May 1, 2013, civil unions are legal under Colorado state law.

Answer 7

The ACLU says that the legal recognition of out-of-state civil unions and domestic partnerships in Massachusetts has not been determined.