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Gay marriage is currently not performed or recognized in the following 36 states:
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Michigan
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When will same-sex marriage be legal in Hawaii?
Same-sex marriage will be legal in Hawaii on December 2, 2013.
When will same-sex marriage be legal in Rhode Island?
Same-sex marriage will be legal in Rhode Island on August 1, 2013.
Are same-sex civil unions legal in the United States?
Yes. The following states permit registration of civil unions:New Jersey;Hawaii;Illinois;Delaware;Rhode Island; and,Colorado (effective May 1, 2013)In addition, many of the states that have legalized same-sex marriage recognize a civil union from one of these states as being a legal marriage.
How long was same-sex marriage legal in only twenty US states?
Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 20, 21 or 22 US states because Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin all legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 6, 2014, making 23 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.19) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 4 months and 5 days from June 1, 2014 until October 6, 2013, when Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin became the twentieth, twenty-first twenty-second and twenty-third state to legalize same-sex marriage.18) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 12 days from May 20, 2014 to June 1, 2014, when Illinois became the nineteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.17) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 17 US states for 1 day from May 19, 2014 until May 20, 2014, when Pennsylvania became the eighteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.16) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 16 US states for 5 months from December 19, 2013 until May 19, 2014, when Oregon became the seventeenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.15) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 15 US states for 17 days from December 2, 2013 until December 19, 2013, when New Mexico became the sixteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage (although some counties started earlier).14) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 14 US states for 1 month and 11 days from October 21, 2013 until December 2, 2013, when Hawaii became the fifteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.13) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 13 US states for 2 months and 20 days from August 1, 2013 until October 21, 2013, when New Jersey became the fourteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.12) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 12 US states because on August 1, 2013, Rhode Island and Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously, becoming the twelfth and thirteenth US states to do so.11) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 11 US states for 1 month from July 1, 2013 until August 1, 2013 when Rhode Island and Minnesota became the twelfth and thirteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.10) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 10 US states for 3 days from June 28, 2013 until July 1, 2013, when Delaware became the eleventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.9) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 9 US states for 5 months and 26 days from January 1, 2013, until June 28, 2013, when same-sex marriages resumed in California, after having been stopped on November 5, 2008.8) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 8 US states for 3 days from December 29, 2012 until January 1, 2013, when Maryland became the ninth state to legalize same-sex marriage.7) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 7 US states for 23 days from December 6, 2012 until December 29, 2012, when Maine became the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage.6) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 6 US states for 1 year, 4 months and 12 days from July 24, 2011 until December 6, 2012, when Washington (state) became the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.5) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 5 US states for 1 year, 6 months and 23 days from January 1, 2010 until July 24, 2011, when New York became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage.4) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 4 US states for 4 months from September 1, 2009 until January 1, 2010, when New Hampshire became the fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.3) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 3 US states for 4 months and 5 days from April 27, 2009 until September 1, 2009, when Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage.2) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 2 US states for 5 months and 23 days from November 12, 2008 until April 27, 2009, when Iowa became the third state to legalize same-sex marriage.1) Massachusetts was the only US state were a same-sex couple could marry for 4 years and one month, from May 17, 2004 until June 17, 2008 when same-sex marriage was legalized in California. However, on November 5, 2008, the right to marry was taken away from California same-sex couples and once again Massachusetts was the only marriage equality state for 7 days until November 12, 2008, when Connecticut legalized same-sex marriage.0) Same-sex couples were prevented from marrying in all fifty US states for 227 years, 10 months and 13 days from July 4, 1776 until May 17, 2004, when Massachusetts became the first state to permit same-sex marriage.
How long was same-sex marriage legal in only twenty-one US states?
Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 20, 21 or 22 US states because Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin all legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 6, 2014, making 23 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.19) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 4 months and 5 days from June 1, 2014 until October 6, 2013, when Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin became the twentieth, twenty-first twenty-second and twenty-third state to legalize same-sex marriage.18) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 12 days from May 20, 2014 to June 1, 2014, when Illinois became the nineteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.17) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 17 US states for 1 day from May 19, 2014 until May 20, 2014, when Pennsylvania became the eighteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.16) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 16 US states for 5 months from December 19, 2013 until May 19, 2014, when Oregon became the seventeenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.15) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 15 US states for 17 days from December 2, 2013 until December 19, 2013, when New Mexico became the sixteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage (although some counties started earlier).14) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 14 US states for 1 month and 11 days from October 21, 2013 until December 2, 2013, when Hawaii became the fifteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.13) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 13 US states for 2 months and 20 days from August 1, 2013 until October 21, 2013, when New Jersey became the fourteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.12) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 12 US states because on August 1, 2013, Rhode Island and Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously, becoming the twelfth and thirteenth US states to do so.11) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 11 US states for 1 month from July 1, 2013 until August 1, 2013 when Rhode Island and Minnesota became the twelfth and thirteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.10) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 10 US states for 3 days from June 28, 2013 until July 1, 2013, when Delaware became the eleventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.9) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 9 US states for 5 months and 26 days from January 1, 2013, until June 28, 2013, when same-sex marriages resumed in California, after having been stopped on November 5, 2008.8) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 8 US states for 3 days from December 29, 2012 until January 1, 2013, when Maryland became the ninth state to legalize same-sex marriage.7) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 7 US states for 23 days from December 6, 2012 until December 29, 2012, when Maine became the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage.6) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 6 US states for 1 year, 4 months and 12 days from July 24, 2011 until December 6, 2012, when Washington (state) became the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.5) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 5 US states for 1 year, 6 months and 23 days from January 1, 2010 until July 24, 2011, when New York became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage.4) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 4 US states for 4 months from September 1, 2009 until January 1, 2010, when New Hampshire became the fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.3) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 3 US states for 4 months and 5 days from April 27, 2009 until September 1, 2009, when Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage.2) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 2 US states for 5 months and 23 days from November 12, 2008 until April 27, 2009, when Iowa became the third state to legalize same-sex marriage.1) Massachusetts was the only US state were a same-sex couple could marry for 4 years and one month, from May 17, 2004 until June 17, 2008 when same-sex marriage was legalized in California. However, on November 5, 2008, the right to marry was taken away from California same-sex couples and once again Massachusetts was the only marriage equality state for 7 days until November 12, 2008, when Connecticut legalized same-sex marriage.0) Same-sex couples were prevented from marrying in all fifty US states for 227 years, 10 months and 13 days from July 4, 1776 until May 17, 2004, when Massachusetts became the first state to permit same-sex marriage.
How long was same-sex marriage legal in only twenty-two US states?
Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 20, 21 or 22 US states because Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin all legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 6, 2014, making 23 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.19) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 4 months and 5 days from June 1, 2014 until October 6, 2013, when Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin became the twentieth, twenty-first twenty-second and twenty-third state to legalize same-sex marriage.18) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 12 days from May 20, 2014 to June 1, 2014, when Illinois became the nineteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.17) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 17 US states for 1 day from May 19, 2014 until May 20, 2014, when Pennsylvania became the eighteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.16) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 16 US states for 5 months from December 19, 2013 until May 19, 2014, when Oregon became the seventeenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.15) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 15 US states for 17 days from December 2, 2013 until December 19, 2013, when New Mexico became the sixteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage (although some counties started earlier).14) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 14 US states for 1 month and 11 days from October 21, 2013 until December 2, 2013, when Hawaii became the fifteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.13) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 13 US states for 2 months and 20 days from August 1, 2013 until October 21, 2013, when New Jersey became the fourteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.12) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 12 US states because on August 1, 2013, Rhode Island and Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously, becoming the twelfth and thirteenth US states to do so.11) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 11 US states for 1 month from July 1, 2013 until August 1, 2013 when Rhode Island and Minnesota became the twelfth and thirteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.10) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 10 US states for 3 days from June 28, 2013 until July 1, 2013, when Delaware became the eleventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.9) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 9 US states for 5 months and 26 days from January 1, 2013, until June 28, 2013, when same-sex marriages resumed in California, after having been stopped on November 5, 2008.8) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 8 US states for 3 days from December 29, 2012 until January 1, 2013, when Maryland became the ninth state to legalize same-sex marriage.7) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 7 US states for 23 days from December 6, 2012 until December 29, 2012, when Maine became the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage.6) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 6 US states for 1 year, 4 months and 12 days from July 24, 2011 until December 6, 2012, when Washington (state) became the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.5) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 5 US states for 1 year, 6 months and 23 days from January 1, 2010 until July 24, 2011, when New York became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage.4) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 4 US states for 4 months from September 1, 2009 until January 1, 2010, when New Hampshire became the fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.3) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 3 US states for 4 months and 5 days from April 27, 2009 until September 1, 2009, when Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage.2) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 2 US states for 5 months and 23 days from November 12, 2008 until April 27, 2009, when Iowa became the third state to legalize same-sex marriage.1) Massachusetts was the only US state were a same-sex couple could marry for 4 years and one month, from May 17, 2004 until June 17, 2008 when same-sex marriage was legalized in California. However, on November 5, 2008, the right to marry was taken away from California same-sex couples and once again Massachusetts was the only marriage equality state for 7 days until November 12, 2008, when Connecticut legalized same-sex marriage.0) Same-sex couples were prevented from marrying in all fifty US states for 227 years, 10 months and 13 days from July 4, 1776 until May 17, 2004, when Massachusetts became the first state to permit same-sex marriage.
How long was same-sex marriage legal in only twenty-four US states?
Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 24 US states because Indiana and Colorado legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 7, 2014, making 25 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.23) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 23 US states for 1 day from October 6, 2014 to October 7, 2014, when Indiana and Colorado became the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.20, 21, 22) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 20, 21 or 22 US states because Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin all legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 6, 2014, making 23 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.19) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 4 months and 5 days from June 1, 2014 until October 6, 2013, when Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin became the twentieth, twenty-first twenty-second and twenty-third state to legalize same-sex marriage.18) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 12 days from May 20, 2014 to June 1, 2014, when Illinois became the nineteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.17) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 17 US states for 1 day from May 19, 2014 until May 20, 2014, when Pennsylvania became the eighteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.16) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 16 US states for 5 months from December 19, 2013 until May 19, 2014, when Oregon became the seventeenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.15) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 15 US states for 17 days from December 2, 2013 until December 19, 2013, when New Mexico became the sixteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage (although some counties started earlier).14) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 14 US states for 1 month and 11 days from October 21, 2013 until December 2, 2013, when Hawaii became the fifteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.13) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 13 US states for 2 months and 20 days from August 1, 2013 until October 21, 2013, when New Jersey became the fourteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.12) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 12 US states because on August 1, 2013, Rhode Island and Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously, becoming the twelfth and thirteenth US states to do so.11) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 11 US states for 1 month from July 1, 2013 until August 1, 2013 when Rhode Island and Minnesota became the twelfth and thirteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.10) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 10 US states for 3 days from June 28, 2013 until July 1, 2013, when Delaware became the eleventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.9) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 9 US states for 5 months and 26 days from January 1, 2013, until June 28, 2013, when same-sex marriages resumed in California, after having been stopped on November 5, 2008.8) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 8 US states for 3 days from December 29, 2012 until January 1, 2013, when Maryland became the ninth state to legalize same-sex marriage.7) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 7 US states for 23 days from December 6, 2012 until December 29, 2012, when Maine became the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage.6) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 6 US states for 1 year, 4 months and 12 days from July 24, 2011 until December 6, 2012, when Washington (state) became the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.5) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 5 US states for 1 year, 6 months and 23 days from January 1, 2010 until July 24, 2011, when New York became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage.4) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 4 US states for 4 months from September 1, 2009 until January 1, 2010, when New Hampshire became the fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.3) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 3 US states for 4 months and 5 days from April 27, 2009 until September 1, 2009, when Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage.2) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 2 US states for 5 months and 23 days from November 12, 2008 until April 27, 2009, when Iowa became the third state to legalize same-sex marriage.1) Massachusetts was the only US state were a same-sex couple could marry for 4 years and one month, from May 17, 2004 until June 17, 2008 when same-sex marriage was legalized in California. However, on November 5, 2008, the right to marry was taken away from California same-sex couples and once again Massachusetts was the only marriage equality state for 7 days until November 12, 2008, when Connecticut legalized same-sex marriage.0) Same-sex couples were prevented from marrying in all fifty US states for 227 years, 10 months and 13 days from July 4, 1776 until May 17, 2004, when Massachusetts became the first state to permit same-sex marriage.
How long was same-sex marriage legal in only eighteen US states?
Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 12 days from May 20, 2014 to June 1, 2014, when Illinois became the nineteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.17) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 17 US states for 1 day from May 19, 2014 until May 20, 2014, when Pennsylvania became the eighteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.16) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 16 US states for 5 months from December 19, 2013 until May 19, 2014, when Oregon became the seventeenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.15) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 15 US states for 17 days from December 2, 2013 until December 19, 2013, when New Mexico became the sixteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage (although some counties started earlier).14) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 14 US states for 1 month and 11 days from October 21, 2013 until December 2, 2013, when Hawaii became the fifteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.13) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 13 US states for 2 months and 20 days from August 1, 2013 until October 21, 2013, when New Jersey became the fourteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.12) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 12 US states because on August 1, 2013, Rhode Island and Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously, becoming the twelfth and thirteenth US states to do so.11) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 11 US states for 1 month from July 1, 2013 until August 1, 2013 when Rhode Island and Minnesota became the twelfth and thirteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.10) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 10 US states for 3 days from June 28, 2013 until July 1, 2013, when Delaware became the eleventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.9) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 9 US states for 5 months and 26 days from January 1, 2013, until June 28, 2013, when same-sex marriages resumed in California, after having been stopped on November 5, 2008.8) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 8 US states for 3 days from December 29, 2012 until January 1, 2013, when Maryland became the ninth state to legalize same-sex marriage.7) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 7 US states for 23 days from December 6, 2012 until December 29, 2012, when Maine became the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage.6) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 6 US states for 1 year, 4 months and 12 days from July 24, 2011 until December 6, 2012, when Washington (state) became the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.5) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 5 US states for 1 year, 6 months and 23 days from January 1, 2010 until July 24, 2011, when New York became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage.4) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 4 US states for 4 months from September 1, 2009 until January 1, 2010, when New Hampshire became the fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.3) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 3 US states for 4 months and 5 days from April 27, 2009 until September 1, 2009, when Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage.2) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 2 US states for 5 months and 23 days from November 12, 2008 until April 27, 2009, when Iowa became the third state to legalize same-sex marriage.1) Massachusetts was the only US state were a same-sex couple could marry for 4 years and one month, from May 17, 2004 until June 17, 2008 when same-sex marriage was legalized in California. However, on November 5, 2008, the right to marry was taken away from California same-sex couples and once again Massachusetts was the only marriage equality state for 7 days until November 12, 2008, when Connecticut legalized same-sex marriage.0) Same-sex couples were prevented from marrying in all fifty US states for 227 years, 10 months and 13 days from July 4, 1776 until May 17, 2004, when Massachusetts became the first state to permit same-sex marriage.
How long was same-sex marriage legal in only twenty-six US states?
Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 26 US states because Nevada and West Virginia legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 9, 2014, making 27 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.25) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 25 US states for 2 days from October 7, 2014 to October 9, 2014, when Nevada and West Virginia became the twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.24) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 24 US states because Indiana and Colorado legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 7, 2014, making 25 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.23) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 23 US states for 1 day from October 6, 2014 to October 7, 2014, when Indiana and Colorado became the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.20, 21, 22) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 20, 21 or 22 US states because Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin all legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 6, 2014, making 23 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.19) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 4 months and 5 days from June 1, 2014 until October 6, 2013, when Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin became the twentieth, twenty-first twenty-second and twenty-third state to legalize same-sex marriage.18) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 12 days from May 20, 2014 to June 1, 2014, when Illinois became the nineteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.17) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 17 US states for 1 day from May 19, 2014 until May 20, 2014, when Pennsylvania became the eighteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.16) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 16 US states for 5 months from December 19, 2013 until May 19, 2014, when Oregon became the seventeenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.15) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 15 US states for 17 days from December 2, 2013 until December 19, 2013, when New Mexico became the sixteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage (although some counties started earlier).14) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 14 US states for 1 month and 11 days from October 21, 2013 until December 2, 2013, when Hawaii became the fifteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.13) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 13 US states for 2 months and 20 days from August 1, 2013 until October 21, 2013, when New Jersey became the fourteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.12) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 12 US states because on August 1, 2013, Rhode Island and Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously, becoming the twelfth and thirteenth US states to do so.11) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 11 US states for 1 month from July 1, 2013 until August 1, 2013 when Rhode Island and Minnesota became the twelfth and thirteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.10) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 10 US states for 3 days from June 28, 2013 until July 1, 2013, when Delaware became the eleventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.9) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 9 US states for 5 months and 26 days from January 1, 2013, until June 28, 2013, when same-sex marriages resumed in California, after having been stopped on November 5, 2008.8) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 8 US states for 3 days from December 29, 2012 until January 1, 2013, when Maryland became the ninth state to legalize same-sex marriage.7) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 7 US states for 23 days from December 6, 2012 until December 29, 2012, when Maine became the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage.6) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 6 US states for 1 year, 4 months and 12 days from July 24, 2011 until December 6, 2012, when Washington (state) became the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.5) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 5 US states for 1 year, 6 months and 23 days from January 1, 2010 until July 24, 2011, when New York became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage.4) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 4 US states for 4 months from September 1, 2009 until January 1, 2010, when New Hampshire became the fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.3) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 3 US states for 4 months and 5 days from April 27, 2009 until September 1, 2009, when Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage.2) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 2 US states for 5 months and 23 days from November 12, 2008 until April 27, 2009, when Iowa became the third state to legalize same-sex marriage.1) Massachusetts was the only US state were a same-sex couple could marry for 4 years and one month, from May 17, 2004 until June 17, 2008 when same-sex marriage was legalized in California. However, on November 5, 2008, the right to marry was taken away from California same-sex couples and once again Massachusetts was the only marriage equality state for 7 days until November 12, 2008, when Connecticut legalized same-sex marriage.0) Same-sex couples were prevented from marrying in all fifty US states for 227 years, 10 months and 13 days from July 4, 1776 until May 17, 2004, when Massachusetts became the first state to permit same-sex marriage.
How long was same-sex marriage legal in only twenty-nine US states?
Same-sex marriage was legal in only 29 US states for 3 days from October 12, 2014 until October 15, 2014, when Idaho became the thirtieth state to legalize same-sex marriage.28) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 28 US states for 2 days from October 10, 2014 to October 12, 2014, when Alaska became the twenty-ninth state to legalize same-sex marriage.27) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 27 US states for 1 day from October 9, 2014 to October 10, 2014, when North Carolina became the twenty-eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage.26) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 26 US states because Nevada and West Virginia legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 9, 2014, making 27 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.25) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 25 US states for 2 days from October 7, 2014 to October 9, 2014, when Nevada and West Virginia became the twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.24) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 24 US states because Indiana and Colorado legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 7, 2014, making 25 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.23) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 23 US states for 1 day from October 6, 2014 to October 7, 2014, when Indiana and Colorado became the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.20, 21, 22) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 20, 21 or 22 US states because Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin all legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 6, 2014, making 23 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.19) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 4 months and 5 days from June 1, 2014 until October 6, 2013, when Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin became the twentieth, twenty-first twenty-second and twenty-third state to legalize same-sex marriage.18) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 12 days from May 20, 2014 to June 1, 2014, when Illinois became the nineteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.17) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 17 US states for 1 day from May 19, 2014 until May 20, 2014, when Pennsylvania became the eighteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.16) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 16 US states for 5 months from December 19, 2013 until May 19, 2014, when Oregon became the seventeenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.15) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 15 US states for 17 days from December 2, 2013 until December 19, 2013, when New Mexico became the sixteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage (although some counties started earlier).14) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 14 US states for 1 month and 11 days from October 21, 2013 until December 2, 2013, when Hawaii became the fifteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.13) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 13 US states for 2 months and 20 days from August 1, 2013 until October 21, 2013, when New Jersey became the fourteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.12) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 12 US states because on August 1, 2013, Rhode Island and Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously, becoming the twelfth and thirteenth US states to do so.11) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 11 US states for 1 month from July 1, 2013 until August 1, 2013 when Rhode Island and Minnesota became the twelfth and thirteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.10) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 10 US states for 3 days from June 28, 2013 until July 1, 2013, when Delaware became the eleventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.9) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 9 US states for 5 months and 26 days from January 1, 2013, until June 28, 2013, when same-sex marriages resumed in California, after having been stopped on November 5, 2008.8) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 8 US states for 3 days from December 29, 2012 until January 1, 2013, when Maryland became the ninth state to legalize same-sex marriage.7) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 7 US states for 23 days from December 6, 2012 until December 29, 2012, when Maine became the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage.6) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 6 US states for 1 year, 4 months and 12 days from July 24, 2011 until December 6, 2012, when Washington (state) became the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.5) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 5 US states for 1 year, 6 months and 23 days from January 1, 2010 until July 24, 2011, when New York became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage.4) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 4 US states for 4 months from September 1, 2009 until January 1, 2010, when New Hampshire became the fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.3) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 3 US states for 4 months and 5 days from April 27, 2009 until September 1, 2009, when Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage.2) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 2 US states for 5 months and 23 days from November 12, 2008 until April 27, 2009, when Iowa became the third state to legalize same-sex marriage.1) Massachusetts was the only US state were a same-sex couple could marry for 4 years and one month, from May 17, 2004 until June 17, 2008 when same-sex marriage was legalized in California. However, on November 5, 2008, the right to marry was taken away from California same-sex couples and once again Massachusetts was the only marriage equality state for 7 days until November 12, 2008, when Connecticut legalized same-sex marriage.0) Same-sex couples were prevented from marrying in all fifty US states for 227 years, 10 months and 13 days from July 4, 1776 until May 17, 2004, when Massachusetts became the first state to permit same-sex marriage.
How long was same-sex marriage legal in only thirty-three US states?
Same-sex marriage was legal in only 33 US states for a few short hours on November 19, 2014, the day when South Carolina and Montana became the thirty-third and thirty-fourth states to legalize same-sex marriage.32) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 32 US states for 29 days from October 21, 2014 to November 19, 2014 when South Carolina and Montana became the thirty-third and thirty-fourth states to legalize same-sex marriage.31) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 31 US states for 4 days from October 17, 2014 to October 21, 2014, when Wyoming became the thirty-second state to legalize same-sex marriage.30) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 30 US states for 2 days from October 15, 2014 to October 17, 2014, when Arizona became the thirty-first state to legalize same-sex marriage.29) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 29 US states for 3 days from October 12, 2014 until October 15, 2014, when Idaho became the thirtieth state to legalize same-sex marriage.28) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 28 US states for 2 days from October 10, 2014 to October 12, 2014, when Alaska became the twenty-ninth state to legalize same-sex marriage.27) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 27 US states for 1 day from October 9, 2014 to October 10, 2014, when North Carolina became the twenty-eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage.26) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 26 US states because Nevada and West Virginia legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 9, 2014, making 27 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.25) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 25 US states for 2 days from October 7, 2014 to October 9, 2014, when Nevada and West Virginia became the twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.24) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 24 US states because Indiana and Colorado legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 7, 2014, making 25 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.23) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 23 US states for 1 day from October 6, 2014 to October 7, 2014, when Indiana and Colorado became the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.20, 21, 22) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 20, 21 or 22 US states because Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin all legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously on October 6, 2014, making 23 US states where same-sex marriage was legal on that day.19) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 4 months and 5 days from June 1, 2014 until October 6, 2013, when Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma and Wisconsin became the twentieth, twenty-first twenty-second and twenty-third state to legalize same-sex marriage.18) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 18 US states for 12 days from May 20, 2014 to June 1, 2014, when Illinois became the nineteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.17) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 17 US states for 1 day from May 19, 2014 until May 20, 2014, when Pennsylvania became the eighteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.16) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 16 US states for 5 months from December 19, 2013 until May 19, 2014, when Oregon became the seventeenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.15) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 15 US states for 17 days from December 2, 2013 until December 19, 2013, when New Mexico became the sixteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage (although some counties started earlier).14) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 14 US states for 1 month and 11 days from October 21, 2013 until December 2, 2013, when Hawaii became the fifteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.13) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 13 US states for 2 months and 20 days from August 1, 2013 until October 21, 2013, when New Jersey became the fourteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.12) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 12 US states because on August 1, 2013, Rhode Island and Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously, becoming the twelfth and thirteenth US states to do so.11) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 11 US states for 1 month from July 1, 2013 until August 1, 2013 when Rhode Island and Minnesota became the twelfth and thirteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.10) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 10 US states for 3 days from June 28, 2013 until July 1, 2013, when Delaware became the eleventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.9) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 9 US states for 5 months and 26 days from January 1, 2013, until June 28, 2013, when same-sex marriages resumed in California, after having been stopped on November 5, 2008.8) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 8 US states for 3 days from December 29, 2012 until January 1, 2013, when Maryland became the ninth state to legalize same-sex marriage.7) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 7 US states for 23 days from December 6, 2012 until December 29, 2012, when Maine became the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage.6) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 6 US states for 1 year, 4 months and 12 days from July 24, 2011 until December 6, 2012, when Washington (state) became the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.5) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 5 US states for 1 year, 6 months and 23 days from January 1, 2010 until July 24, 2011, when New York became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage.4) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 4 US states for 4 months from September 1, 2009 until January 1, 2010, when New Hampshire became the fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.3) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 3 US states for 4 months and 5 days from April 27, 2009 until September 1, 2009, when Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage.2) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 2 US states for 5 months and 23 days from November 12, 2008 until April 27, 2009, when Iowa became the third state to legalize same-sex marriage.1) Massachusetts was the only US state were a same-sex couple could marry for 4 years and one month, from May 17, 2004 until June 17, 2008 when same-sex marriage was legalized in California. However, on November 5, 2008, the right to marry was taken away from California same-sex couples and once again Massachusetts was the only marriage equality state for 7 days until November 12, 2008, when Connecticut legalized same-sex marriage.0) Same-sex couples were prevented from marrying in all fifty US states for 227 years, 10 months and 13 days from July 4, 1776 until May 17, 2004, when Massachusetts became the first state to permit same-sex marriage.
How long was same-sex marriage legal in only fifteen US states?
Same-sex marriage was legal in only 15 US states for 17 days from December 2, 2013 until December 19, 2013, when New Mexico became the sixteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage (although some counties started earlier).14) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 14 US states for 1 month and 11 days from October 21, 2013 until December 2, 2013, when Hawaii became the fifteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.13) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 13 US states for 2 months and 20 days from August 1, 2013 until October 21, 2013, when New Jersey became the fourteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.12) Same-sex marriage was never legal in only 12 US states because on August 1, 2013, Rhode Island and Minnesota legalized same-sex marriage simultaneously, becoming the twelfth and thirteenth US states to do so.11) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 11 US states for 1 month from July 1, 2013 until August 1, 2013 when Rhode Island and Minnesota became the twelfth and thirteenth state to legalize same-sex marriage.10) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 10 US states for 3 days from June 28, 2013 until July 1, 2013, when Delaware became the eleventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.9) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 9 US states for 5 months and 26 days from January 1, 2013, until June 28, 2013, when same-sex marriages resumed in California, after having been stopped on November 5, 2008.8) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 8 US states for 3 days from December 29, 2012 until January 1, 2013, when Maryland became the ninth state to legalize same-sex marriage.7) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 7 US states for 23 days from December 6, 2012 until December 29, 2012, when Maine became the eighth state to legalize same-sex marriage.6) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 6 US states for 1 year, 4 months and 12 days from July 24, 2011 until December 6, 2012, when Washington (state) became the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage.5) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 5 US states for 1 year, 6 months and 23 days from January 1, 2010 until July 24, 2011, when New York became the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage.4) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 4 US states for 4 months from September 1, 2009 until January 1, 2010, when New Hampshire became the fifth state to legalize same-sex marriage.3) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 3 US states for 4 months and 5 days from April 27, 2009 until September 1, 2009, when Vermont became the fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage.2) Same-sex marriage was legal in only 2 US states for 5 months and 23 days from November 12, 2008 until April 27, 2009, when Iowa became the third state to legalize same-sex marriage.1) Massachusetts was the only US state were a same-sex couple could marry for 4 years and one month, from May 17, 2004 until June 17, 2008 when same-sex marriage was legalized in California. However, on November 5, 2008, the right to marry was taken away from California same-sex couples and once again Massachusetts was the only marriage equality state for 7 days until November 12, 2008, when Connecticut legalized same-sex marriage.0) Same-sex couples were prevented from marrying in all fifty US states for 227 years, 10 months and 13 days from July 4, 1776 until May 17, 2004, when Massachusetts became the first state to permit same-sex marriage.
