Introduction
The Human Rights Campaign is working closely with state leaders across the nation on marriage initiatives.
Currently, same-sex couples are entitled to all of the state-level rights and benefits of marriage in Massachusetts. In addition, same-sex couples in New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut are able to enter into state-level civil unions, and there are broad domestic partnership laws in California and Oregon. In New York, after a 2008 court ruling, valid out-of-state marriages of same-sex couples must be legally recognized.
Visit our Maps of State Laws & Policies for a snapshot of the status of marriage laws across the country.
We are working closely with state leaders across the nation on marriage initiatives and have dedicated resources to protect the progress made in California from being overturned by right-wing opponents of equality. You can help support marriage equality for all by signing our Million For Marriage Petition.
Civil Unions
Find out about the few states that offer civil unions — a form of relationship recognition that gives same-sex couples some state-level benefits of marriage.
Domestic Partners
Find out more about the domestic partnership laws that provide same-sex couples in some states with health care benefits and/or other protections.
