Rhode island gay marriage

Same-sex marriage has been legally recognized in Rhode Island since August 1, [1] The state had authorized a limited form of domestic partnerships from to and the formation of civil unions from until the state began recognizing same-sex marriages in Same-sex marriage legislation passed the House of Representatives on January 24, The Senate passed an amended.

This made Rhode Island the sixth and last state in New England and the 10th state and 11th jurisdiction (including Washington, D.C.) in the United States to allow same-sex couples to marry. GLAD congratulates Marriage Equality Rhode Island and Rhode Islanders United for Marriage for their hard work in making this a reality.

Same-sex marriage is legal in Rhode Island and has been recognized since The state officially allowed same-sex couples to marry following the passage of legislation that granted them the same rights and legal recognition as heterosexual couples.

Same-sex marriages have been legal in Rhode Island since , following the state's recognition of marriage equality. The Rhode Island Marriage Equality Act allows same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses and enjoy the same legal protections and rights as opposite-sex couples.