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No laws have passed in Iowa concerning same-sex marriage. Same-sex marriage is legal in Iowa pursuant to an order by the Iowa State Supreme Court dated April 3, 2009.

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Has a ballot measure concerning same-sex marriage been put before voters in Iowa?

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