Civil Unions have been legalized in the entire state of Delaware.
No. In fact, on May 11, 2011, Governor Jack Markell signed into law a bill legalizing civil unions in Delaware that takes effect January 1, 2012.
Civil unions are legal in Illinois beginning June 1, 2011.
Civil unions are legal in Hawaii beginning January 1, 2012.
Civil unions are legal in New Jersey beginning February 19, 2007.
Civil unions are legal in Rhode Island beginning July 1, 2011.
Yes, under California state law, Delaware civil unions are recognized as equivalent to marriage.
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.
During 2012, at least 235 civil unions were registered in New Castle County, Delaware, making civil union more popular in Delaware than experts had predicted.
No. The state of Wisconsin does not recognize civil unions performed in other states.
Yes, in places where they have been legalized (New Jersey, Hawaii, Illinois, Delaware, Rhode Island and New Zealand). Also, they are usually recognized as legal marriages in states where same-sex marriage has been legalized. Some states recognize out-of-state civil unions as domestic partnerships.
No. In fact, on January 31, 2011, Governor Pat Quinn signed into law a bill that legalized civil unions effective June 1, 2011.