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Has any governor of Vermont ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex civil unions in that state?
No. In fact, on April 26, 2000, Governor Howard Dean signed into law a bill legalizing civil unions in Vermont. He was the first governor to enact such a law in the United States. Same-sex marriage has since been legalized in Vermont by state statute, effective September 1, 2009.
Does the state of Vermont still recognize civil unions legally performed in Vermont before same-sex marriage was legalized there?
Yes, it recognizes them as having all the same rights and responsibilities as legal marriage. Civil union licenses were issued in Vermont from July 1, 2000 until August 31, 2009. Same-sex marriage was legalized beginning September 1, 2009 and no further civil union licenses can be issued.
Where have civil unions been legalized?
Vermont*;Connecticut*;New Hampshire*;New Jersey*;Israel (only for persons with no official religion);Illinois;Hawaii*;Delaware*;Rhode Island*;New Zealand;Gibraltar; and,Malta.* Same-sex marriage has now been legalized in these jurisdictions.
When were same-sex civil unions legalized in Illinois?
Civil unions are legal in Illinois beginning June 1, 2011.
When were same-sex civil unions legalized in Hawaii?
Civil unions are legal in Hawaii beginning January 1, 2012.
When were same-sex civil unions legalized in Delaware?
Civil unions are legal in Delaware beginning January 1, 2012.
When were same-sex civil unions legalized in New Jersey?
Civil unions are legal in New Jersey beginning February 19, 2007.
When were same-sex civil unions legalized in Rhode Island?
Civil unions are legal in Rhode Island beginning July 1, 2011.
How many civil unions were registered in Vermont?
Exactly 8,996 civil unions were registered in Vermont as follows:2000 - 1,704;2001 - 1,875;2002 - 1,707;2003 - 1,397;2004 - 712;2005 - 452;2006 - 429;2007 - 352;2008 - 268; and,2009 - 100.* Civil unions registered in Vermont remain in effect, but no new civil unions will be granted, following the legalization of same-sex marriage in that state.
Are domestic partnerships legal in Delaware?
Civil Unions have been legalized in the entire state of Delaware.
What was the first state to legalize civil unions?
The first U.S. state to adopt civil unions was Vermont in 2000.
Has any governor of Illinois ever vetoed a bill that would have legalized same-sex civil unions in that state?
No. In fact, on January 31, 2011, Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a bill that legalized civil unions effective June 1, 2011.
