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On what date did the Rhode Island Civil Unions bill take effect?
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The governor signed the bill into law on July 2, 2011. However, the bill took effect retroactively to July 1, 2011.
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When were same-sex civil unions legalized in Rhode Island?
Civil unions are legal in Rhode Island beginning July 1, 2011.
Does the state of Wisconsin recognize civil unions legally performed in Rhode Island?
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize civil unions performed in other states.
What are the rights provided by same-sex civil unions in Rhode Island?
Civil Unions in Rhode Island provide all the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage, except that there are extensive religious exemptions which permit any religiously affiliated organization of institution to refuse to recognize same-sex civil unions.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in Rhode Island?
Yes, as of July 1, 2011.
Does the state of Massachusetts recognize civil unions legally performed in Rhode Island?
The ACLU says that the legal recognition of out-of-state civil unions and domestic partnerships in Massachusetts has not been determined.
Does the state of California recognize civil unions legally performed in Rhode Island?
Yes. Rhode Island recognizes civil unions performed in other states. 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.
Has any governor of Rhode Island ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex civil unions in that state?
No. In fact, such a bill was signed into law by Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee on July 2, 2011. It took effect retroactively on July 1, 2001.
Does Washington D.C. recognize civil unions legally performed in Rhode Island?
Yes, Washington DC recognizes civil unions performed in other states, including those from Rhode Island, pursuant to the Domestic Partnership Judicial Determination of Parentage Act of 2009. They are treated as legal marriages in Washington, DC.
Was Rhode island in the Confederacy or the union in the civil war?
No Rhode Island did not participate in the civil war
How many civil unions have been registered in Rhode Island?
There is no precise current number available, as civil union data may not be consistently tracked or reported publicly in Rhode Island. It's best to check with the Rhode Island Department of Health or the Secretary of State for the most up-to-date information on civil union registrations in the state.
Does the state of Rhode Island recognize civil unions legally performed in Hawaii?
Yes, civil unions performed in other states are legally recognized in Hawaii. Section 10. Civil Unions Performed in Other Jurisdictions. All unions entered into other jurisdictions between two individuals not recognized under section 572-3 [the state's marriage law] shall be recognized as civil unions; provided that the relationship meets the eligibility requirements of this chapter, has been entered into in accordance with the laws of that jurisdiction, and can be documented.
Does the state of Illinois recognize civil unions legally performed in Rhode Island?
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.
