{
"AL":[["1998-05", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act (Act 98-500) is passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2006-06", "NoCUConst", "Amendment 774 to the Alabama constitution is passed 81-19%, forbidding marriage or other \"unions replicating marriage\"."], ["2015-01", "NoCUConst", "A federal judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban, and there was no hold placed on the ruling. The state's Attorney General plans to appeal and ask for the ruling to be put on hold pending the Supreme Court case.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban, and there was no hold placed on the ruling. The state's Attorney General plans to appeal and ask for the ruling to be put on hold pending the Supreme Court case.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2015-02", "Mar", "The Supreme Court refused to put same-sex marriages on hold and they began, although same-sex couples had difficulties getting marriage licenses in many counties.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}], ["2015-03", "NoCUConst", "The Alabama Supreme Court ordered judges to stop issuing same-sex marriage licenses, in apparent defiance of the Supreme Court.", {"pending": {"courtOverturnedBan": 1, "description": "The Alabama Supreme Court ordered judges to stop issuing same-sex marriage licenses, in apparent defiance of the Supreme Court."}}], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states."]],
"AK":[["1998-02", "NoMar", "In Brause v. Bureau of Vital Statistics, an Alaska Superior Judge ruled choosing a marital partner is a fundamental right that cannot be denied by the state without a compelling reason, and asked for further hearings to determine whether a compelling state interest to ban same-sex marriage."], ["1998-11", "NoMarConst", "Amendment to the Alaska Constitution is passed 68-32% (Article 1, Section 25), forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2014-10", "NoMarConst", "A federal judge ruled that the state's same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional, and said it must recognize legal same-sex marriages from other places, although the state has said it will appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge ruled that the state's same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional, and said it must recognize legal same-sex marriages from other places, although the state has said it will appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-10", "Mar", "The Supreme Court rejected a request to block same-sex marriage in the state, and same-sex marriages will begin, although the state has said they will appeal.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}]],
"AZ":[["1975-01", "NoMar", "A marriage license was given to two Phoenix men. The state legislature then passed an emergency bill banning same-sex marriage."], ["2006-11", "NoMar", "A proposition to amend the Arizona constitution to forbid same-sex marriage (Proposition 107) failed, making Arizona the first state to vote against such a proposition."], ["2008-11", "NoMarConst", "Proposition 102 passed 56-44%, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2014-10", "Mar", "A federal judge the state's ban on same-sex marriage. The ruling was not put on hold and the state has said it will not appeal."]],
"AR":[["1997-02", "NoMar", "The state legislature passed HB1004 (modifying Arkansas Code 9-11-109), banning same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "Amendment 83 to the Arkansas Constitution was passed 75-25%, forbidding same-sex marriage or legal status \"which is identical or substantially similar to marital status\"."], ["2014-05", "Mar", "A state judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban and did not issue a stay, and same-sex marriages began. The state's attorney general intends to appeal and will ask for a stay.", {"pending": {"description": "A state judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban and did not issue a stay, and same-sex marriages began. The state's attorney general intends to appeal and will ask for a stay."}}], ["2014-05", "NoCUConst", "While a stay was not issued, no same-sex marriages will be given out because of a separate law still on the books.",{"pending": {"description": "A state judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban although same-sex marriages have been halted.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-05", "Mar", "The judge clarified his original ruling and made it clear same-sex marriages were allowed to proceed for the time being.", {"pending": {"description": "A state judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban and allowed same-sex marriages to proceed in the state."}}], ["2014-05", "NoCUConst", "The Arkansas Supreme Court issued a stay which halted same-sex marriages in the state.", {"pending": {"description": "A state judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban, although the state Supreme Court issued a stay to halt same-sex marriages.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-11", "NoCUConst", "A US District Judge ruled that the state's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, although the judge issued a stay pending appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A US District Judge ruled that the state's ban on same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, although the judge issued a stay pending appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"CA":[["1999-09", "CULite", "Assembly Bill 26 of 1999 passed, granting domestic partners some rights."], ["2000-03", "CULite", "Proposition 22 was passed 61-39%, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2005-06", "CU", "Domestic partner rights were expanded to most of the rights that married couples have."], ["2008-06", "Mar", "The California Supreme Court ruled In re Marriage Cases that the previous statutory same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional."], ["2008-11", "CU", "Proposition 8 passed 52-48%, amending the state constitution to forbid same-sex marriage."], ["2009-05", "CU", "The California Supreme Court ruled in Strauss v. Horton that Proposition 8 was valid as voted, although marriages performed before it went into effect would remain valid."], ["2010-08", "CU", "The US District Court ruled in Perry v. Schwarzenegger that Proposition 8 was unconstitutional under the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment, although the judgment was stayed pending appeal."], ["2012-02", "CU", "A three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision of Perry v. Schwarzenegger, finding that Proposition 8 was unconstitutional. Once again the decision was stayed pending appeal."], ["2013-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Hollingsworth v. Perry that the sponsors of Proposition 8 did not have standing to appeal the case, thus reverting to the District Court ruling that same-sex marriage is legal in California."], ["2013-06", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages in the state became recognized by the federal government after the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor."]],
"CO":[["1975-03", "NoMar", "After Clela Rorex, the county clerk of Boulder County, allowed six same-sex couples to wed, a law was quickly pushed through to forbid same-sex marriage."], ["2006-11", "NoMarConst", "Amendment 43 to the Colorado constitution passed 55-45%, forbidding same-sex marriage. In the same election, Referendum I was defeated 53-47%, which would have allowed same-sex domestic partnerships."], ["2009-04", "NoMarConst", "The state legislature passed House Bill 1260, allowing two unmarried adults to become each other's designated beneficiary, which the governor then signed. The bill will take effect in July."], ["2009-07", "CULite", "House Bill 1260 takes effect, allowing two unmarried adults to become each other's designated beneficiary."], ["2011-03", "CULite", "The Colorado Senate passed SB 172, which would allow same-sex civil unions, by a vote of 23-12."], ["2011-03", "CULite", "The House Judiciary committee voted 6 to 5 against SB 172."], ["2012-04", "CULite", "The Colorado Senate is expected to pass SB-2, which would allow same-sex civil unions. The measure will then head to the house. A similar measure failed in the House Judiciary committee in 2011."], ["2012-05", "CULite", "The same-sex civil unions bill advanced out of the House Judiciary committee, which it failed to do in 2011. The bill now goes to the Senate Finance and Appropriation Committees."], ["2012-05", "CULite", "The same-sex civil unions bill failed to advance to a vote on the last day of the legislative session, but Governor Hickenlooper said he plans to call a special session so the bill will be voted on. The timing of the special session is unclear."], ["2012-05", "CULite", "The same-sex civil unions bill was defeated in a House committee in a special session of the Colorado legislature."], ["2013-02", "CULite", "SB-11, a same-sex civil unions bill, passed the Colorado state senate. The bill now moves to the House for consideration.", {"pending": {"description": "SB-11, a same-sex civil unions bill, is now pending in the state House after having passed the state Senate."}}], ["2013-03", "CULite", "The same-sex civil unions bill passed the state House 39-26. Governor John Hickenlooper has said he will sign the bill, and it will take effect on May 1.", {"pending": {"date": "2013-05", "description": "A same-sex civil unions bill has passed the state legislature, and Governor John Hickenlooper has said he will sign it. The bill will take effect on May 1."}}], ["2013-05", "CU", "The same-sex civil unions bill takes effect.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}], ["2014-07", "CU", "A state judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling was put on hold pending appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A state judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling was put on hold pending appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-07", "CU", "A federal judge also ruled that the state's same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional, although the ruling was put on hold pending appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A state judge and federal judge ruled that the state's same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional, although both rulings are on hold pending appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-10", "Mar", "After the Supreme Court let the 10th Circuit's ruling stand, the state began giving out marriage licenses.", {"clear": 1, "pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}}]],
"CT":[["2005-04", "CU", "The state legislature passed Public Act No. 05-10, establishing same-sex civil unions."], ["2008-10", "Mar", "The Connecticut supreme court ruled in Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health that the constitution protects the right of same-sex marriage."], ["2009-04", "Mar", "The governor signed Senate Bill 899, codifying same-sex marriage in the law and converting civil unions into marriages by 2010."], ["2013-06", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages in the state became recognized by the federal government after the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor."]],
"DC":[["2002-01", "CU", "The Health Benefits Expansion Act was finally funded by Congress after 10 years, thus allowing domestic partnerships in the District of Columbia."], ["2009-12", "CU", "The City Council voted 11-2 in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage. The mayor signed the bill, and it will go into effect in Spring 2010 after Congress' mandatory review period has expired unless Congress acts."], ["2010-03", "Mar", "The bill legalizing same-sex marriage took effect."], ["2013-06", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages in the state became recognized by the federal government after the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor."]],
"DE":[["1996-11", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act added a statute forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2011-03", "NoMar", "The Delaware Senate passed a same-sex civil unions bill 13-6, and the House passed it 26-15."], ["2011-05", "NoMar", "Governor Jack Markell signed the same-sex civil unions bill, which will take effect on January 1, 2012."], ["2012-01", "CU", "The civil unions bill takes effect."], ["2013-04", "CU", "Governor Jack Markell has introduced a same-sex marriage bill.", {"pending": {"description": "Governor Jack Markell has introduced a same-sex marriage bill."}}], ["2013-04", "CU", "The State House of Representatives passed HB 75, a bill allowing same-sex marriage, by a vote of 23-18. The bill now goes to the State Senate.", {"pending": {"description": "The State House of Representatives passed a same-sex marriage bill, which now goes to the State Senate. Governor Jack Markell has said he will sign the bill if it passes."}}], ["2013-05", "CU", "The State Senate passed the same-sex marriage bill 12-9, and Governor Jack Markell signed the bill into law. Same-sex marriages will begin on July 1.", {"pending": {"date": "2013-07", "description": "Same-sex marriages will begin on July 1."}}], ["2013-07", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages begin.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"FL":[["1997-01", "NoMar", "The Defense of Marriage law passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2008-11", "NoCUConst", "The Florida Marriage Amendment to the Florida constitution passed 62-38%, forbidding same-sex marriage and possibly same-sex civil unions."], ["2014-07", "NoCUConst", "A county judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban. While the judge ordered that same-sex marriages could begin the next week, the attorney general announced that she would appeal, which caused a stay to be issued.", {"pending": {"description": "A county judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban. While the judge ordered that same-sex marriages could begin the next week, the attorney general announced that she would appeal, which caused a stay to be issued.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-07", "NoCUConst", "A state judge also struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling was put on hold pending appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "The state's same-sex marriage ban was struck down by a county judge and state judge, but both rulings are on hold pending appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-08", "NoCUConst", "A federal judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling was put on hold pending appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling was put on hold pending appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2015-01", "Mar", "The stay was lifted and same-sex marriages began.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"GA":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The Georgia General Assembly enacted Title 19, Section 19-3-3.1, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "An act amending the Georgia constitution to forbid same-sex marriage and possibly civil unions passed 76-24%."], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states."]],
"HI":[["1996-12", "None", "The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled in Baehr v. Miike that forbidding same-sex marriage violated the state constitution; however, they did not allow same-sex marriage at that time."], ["1997-01", "CULite", "Reciprocal beneficiary relationships were created in Hawaii, allowing couples who cannot legally get married (including same-sex couples) to have a limited number of rights and benefits."], ["1998-11", "CULite", "Hawaii Constitutional Amendment 2 passed 69-29%, giving the state legislature the right to enact a same-sex marriage ban. The state legislature did so shortly thereafter."], ["2010-01", "CULite", "The Hawaii State Senate passed Hawaii House Bill 444, allowing same-sex civil unions, with a 18-7 (veto-proof) majority. The Hawaii House of Representatives then voted to postpone the bill indefinitely."], ["2010-04", "CULite", "The Hawaii House of Representatives passed House Bill 444 on the last day of the legislative session."], ["2010-07", "CULite", "Governor Linda Lingle vetoed House Bill 444."], ["2011-01", "CULite", "The Hawaii State Senate passed Hawaii Senate Bill 232, allowing same-sex civil unions, by a vote of 19-6."], ["2011-02", "CULite", "The Hawaii House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 232 by a vote of 31-19."], ["2011-02", "CULite", "Governor Neil Abercrombie signed Senate Bill 232 into law, which will allow civil unions starting in January 2012."], ["2012-01", "CU", "Senate Bill 232 takes effect, allowing civil unions."], ["2013-09", "CU", "Governor Neil Abercrombie has called for a special legislative session to legalize same-sex marriage. The session will begin on October 28.", {"pending": {"description": "Governor Neil Abercrombie has called for a special legislative session to legalize same-sex marriage. The session will begin on October 28."}}], ["2013-10", "CU", "The State Senate passed SB1, which would allow same-sex marriage, by a vote of 20-4. The bill is expected to pass the State House of Representatives and Governor Neil Abercrombie has said he will sign it.", {"pending": {"description": "The State Senate passed SB1, which would allow same-sex marriage, by a vote of 20-4. The bill is expected to pass the State House of Representatives and Governor Neil Abercrombie has said he will sign it."}}], ["2013-11", "CU", "The State House Committees on Judiciary and Finance amended and passed SB1, which would allow same-sex marriage, by votes of 10-7 and 8-5. The bill now has to pass the full House and again in the state senate."], ["2013-11", "CU", "The State House of Representatives passed SB1, which would allow same-sex marriage, by a vote of 30-19. The measure has to pass the State Senate again, which it is expected to, and Governor Neil Abercrombie has said he will sign it.", {"pending": {"description": "The State House of Representatives passed SB1, which would allow same-sex marriage, by a vote of 30-19. The measure has to pass the State Senate again, which it is expected to, and Governor Neil Abercrombie has said he will sign it."}}], ["2013-11", "CU", "The State Senate passed the same-sex marriage bill 19-4, and Governor Neil Abercrombie signed it. Same-sex marriages will begin on December 2.", {"pending": {"description": "Same-sex marriages begin on December 2, 2013."}}], ["2013-12", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages begin on December 2.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"ID":[["1994-11", "None", "Idaho Amendment 1, which would ban same-sex marriage and ban the discussion of homosexuality in schools, among other things, failed in a close 50.4%-49.6% vote."], ["1996-01", "NoCU", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage and possibly civil unions."], ["2006-11", "NoCUConst", "Idaho Amendment 2 passed 63-37%, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions in the state constitution."], ["2014-05", "NoCUConst", "A federal judge ruled that Idaho's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional. The judge denied the state's request for a stay, but an appeals court put the ruling on hold.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge ruled that Idaho's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional. It is unclear whether a stay will be issued.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-10", "NoCUConst", "The 9th Circuit Court ruled that the state's same-sex marriage ban violates the constitution, although the Supreme Court issued an emergency stay.", {"pending": {"description": "The 9th Circuit Court ruled that the state's same-sex marriage ban violates the constitution, although the Supreme Court issued an emergency stay.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-10", "Mar", "The Supreme Court allowed same-sex marriages to continue.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}], ["2015-01", "Mar", "The governor appealed to the Supreme Court to attempt to stop same-sex marriages in the state.", {"pending": {"description": "The governor appealed to the Supreme Court to attempt to stop same-sex marriages in the state."}}]],
"IL":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2010-12", "NoMar", "The state legislature passed the The Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Unions Act, which would allow same-sex civil unions. The governor has vowed to sign the bill. The bill passed the House 61-52 and the Senate 32-24."], ["2011-02", "NoMar", "The governor signed the bill allowing same-sex civil unions, which will take effect June 1."], ["2011-06", "CU", "The Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Unions Act takes effect, allowing same-sex civil unions."], ["2012-05", "CU", "Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit to allow same-sex marriage."], ["2013-02", "CU", "On Valentine's Day, the state Senate passed a bill to legalize same sex-marriage 34-21. The bill now moves to the state House, where its future is uncertain. Governor Pat Quinn has promised to sign the bill if it passes.", {"pending": {"description": "A same-sex marriage bill has passed the state Senate and now moves to the state House, where its future is uncertain. Governor Pat Quinn has promised to sign the bill if it passes."}}], ["2013-05", "CU", "The legislative session ended and the state House of Representatives did not vote on the same-sex marriage bill.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}], ["2013-11", "CU", "The State House of Representatives passed a same-sex marriage bill by 61-54. The bill is expected to pass the State Senate and Governor Pat Quinn has said he will sign it.", {"pending": {"description": "The State House of Representatives passed a same-sex marriage bill by 61-54. The bill is expected to pass the State Senate and Governor Pat Quinn has said he will sign it."}}], ["2013-11", "CU", "The State Senate passed the same-sex marriage bill by 32-21. Governor Pat Quinn has said he will sign it.", {"pending": {"description": "The State Senate passed the same-sex marriage bill by 32-21. Governor Pat Quinn has said he will sign it."}}], ["2013-11", "CU", "Governor Pat Quinn signed the same-sex marriage bill, which will take effect June 1, 2014.", {"pending": {"description": "Same-sex marriages will be legal as of June 1, 2014."}}], ["2014-06", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages take effect.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"IN":[["1997-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2011-03", "NoMar", "The State Senate passed HJR-6 by a vote of 40-10, which would enact a constitutional amendment to prevent same-sex marriage or civil unions if approved by voters. The State House had previously passed the amendment. If the measure passes again after the 2012 elections, the measure could be on the ballot in November 2014.", {"pending": {"description": "The State Senate passed HJR-6, which would enact a constitutional amendment to prevent same-sex marriage or civil unions if approved by voters. If the measure passes again after the 2012 elections, the measure could be on the ballot in November 2014."}}], ["2013-02", "NoMar", "Legislative leaders from the House and Senate announced they will not move forward a bill to enact a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and civil unions to go on this year's ballot, although this may still happen for the November 2014 elections."], ["2014-01", "NoMar", "A bill that would put a same-sex marriage ban up to a referendum advanced in the state House of Representatives."], ["2014-02", "NoMar", "A vote on a proposed same-sex marriage ban was delayed by at least two years."], ["2014-06", "Mar", "A federal judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban and instructed state agencies to start issuing marriage licenses.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}], ["2014-06", "NoMar", "A federal appeals court put the ruling allowing same-sex marriage on hold pending an appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling was put on hold pending an appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-09", "NoMar", "The 7th Circuit of Appeals struck down the same-sex marriage bans in Indiana and Wisconsin, although the ruling was stayed pending appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "The 7th Circuit of Appeals struck down the same-sex marriage bans in Indiana and Wisconsin, although the ruling was stayed pending appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-10", "Mar", "The Supreme Court let the 7th Circuit's ruling stand, and same-sex marriages began in the state.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}]],
"IA":[["1998-04", "NoMar", "1998 Ia H.F. 382 passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2007-08", "Mar", "A ruling in the Varnum v. Brien case allowed same-sex marriage for a short time in Polk County in Iowa."], ["2007-09", "NoMar", "The judge then ordered a stay of his ruling pending the county's appeal. As of March 2009, the case is before the Iowa Supreme Court."], ["2009-04", "Mar", "The Iowa Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the law forbidding same-sex marriage was unconstitutional."], ["2010-02", "Mar", "Efforts to force a vote on an Iowa constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage failed to pass the Iowa House or Senate."], ["2013-06", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages in the state became recognized by the federal government after the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor."]],
"KS":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2005-04", "NoMarConst", "Article 15, Section 16 of the Kansas Constitution passed 70-30%, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2014-10", "NoMarConst", "The Supreme Court let the 4th Circuit's ruling stand. Same-sex marriages have begun on Johnson County but not statewide yet.", {"pending": {"description": "The Supreme Court let the 4th Circuit's ruling stand. Same-sex marriages have begun on Johnson County but not statewide yet.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-11", "NoMarConst", "A US District Court judge granted an injunction stopping Kansas from enforcing its same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling is on hold until November 11. The state has said they will appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A US District Court judge granted an injunction stopping Kansas from enforcing its same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling is on hold until November 11. The state has said they will appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-11", "Mar", "The Supreme Court rejected a request to put the ruling on hold, and same-sex marriages began in the state.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}]],
"KY":[["1998-04", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "Constitutional Amendment 1 passed 75-25%, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2014-02", "NoCUConst", "A federal judge ruled that Kentucky must recognize same-sex marriages conducted outside the state in the case Bourke and Deleon v. Beshear."], ["2014-07", "NoCUConst", "A federal judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling was put on hold pending appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling was put on hold pending appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-11", "NoCUConst", "The 6th Circuit Court upheld the state's same-sex marriage ban.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states."]],
"LA":[["1999-07", "NoMar", "The Marriage Recognition Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-09", "NoCUConst", "Constitutional Amendment 1 passed 78-22%, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2004-10", "NoMar", "District Judge William Morvant of Baton Rouge struck down the constitutional amendment, finding that it violated a provision of the state constitution requiring amendments to only cover one subject."], ["2005-01", "NoCUConst", "The Louisiana Supreme Court overruled the district judge and reinstated Constitutional Amendment 1."], ["2014-09", "NoCUConst", "A federal judge upheld the state's ban on same-sex marriage."], ["2014-09", "NoCUConst", "A state judge ruled the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, although the state is planning to appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A state judge ruled the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, although the state is planning to appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states."]],
"ME":[["1997-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-06", "CULite", "Domestic partnerships were established in Maine, providing some rights to same-sex couples."], ["2009-05", "CULite", "The Maine legislature passed HB 1020, allowing same-sex marriage, and the governor signed it. The law will go into effect in September."], ["2009-09", "CULite", "HB 1020 would have gone into effect, but was put up for a vote for a people's veto under Question 1."], ["2009-11", "CULite", "Question 1 passed 53-47%, revoking the right to same-sex marriage."], ["2012-01", "CULite", "A petition to put an act to allow same-sex marriage on the ballot gathered the required number of signatures. The measure will be voted on in November.", {"pending": {"date": "2012-11", "description": "A referendum to allow same-sex marriage will be on the ballot in November 2012."}}], ["2012-11", "CULite", "Maine Question 1, which would allow same-sex marriage, passed by 53-47%. This marks the first time (along with Maryland and Washington) that a same-sex marriage measure has passed at the ballot box. The law will take effect on December 29, 2012.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}], ["2012-12", "Mar", "Maine Question 1, allowing same-sex marriage, takes effect on December 29, 2012."], ["2013-06", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages in the state became recognized by the federal government after the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor."]],
"MD":[["1973-01", "NoMar", "The Maryland Statutes Family Law forbids same-sex marriage."], ["2007-09", "NoMar", "The Maryland Supreme Court ruled in Conaway v. Deane & Polyak that the prohibition on same-sex marriage did not violate Article 46 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights (which forbids discrimentation based on sex)."], ["2008-07", "NoMar", "The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill establishing a very weak form of domestic partnerships although there is no statewide registry."], ["2011-02", "NoMar", "The Maryland State Senate passed Senate Bill 116, the Civil Marriage Protection Act, which would legalize same-sex marriage, by a vote of 25-22. Governor Martin O'Malley has said he will sign the legislation if passed."], ["2011-03", "NoMar", "The Maryland House of Delegates did not vote on the issue."], ["2012-02", "NoMar", "The Maryland House of Delegates passed House Bill 438, the Civil Marriage Protection Act which would legalize same-sex marriage by a vote of 72-67. The State Senate has passed similar bills in the past, and Governor Martin O'Malley is a supporter of the bill."], ["2012-02", "NoMar", "The Maryland State Senate passed the Civil Marriage Protection Act by a vote of 25-22. Governor Martin O'Malley is expected to sign the bill, although opponents will try to gather signatures to put the measure up for a referendum in November."], ["2012-03", "NoMar", "Governor Martin O'Malley signed the Civil Marriage Protection Act, which will take effect in January 2013 although opponents will try to gather signatures to put the measure up for a referendum in November."], ["2012-05", "NoMar", "Opponents of same-sex marriage gathered enough signatures to put the Civil Marriage Protection Act, which would allow same-sex marriage, on the ballot in November.", {"pending": {"date": "2012-11", "description": "The Civil Marriage Protection Act, which would allow same-sex marriage, will be on the ballot in November 2012."}}], ["2012-11", "NoMar", "Maryland Question 6, which would affirm same-sex marriage, passed 52-48%. This marks the first time (along with Maine and Washington) that a same-sex marriage measure has passed at the ballot box. As previously passed, the Civil Marriage Protection Act will take effect in January 2013.", {"pending": {"date": "2013-01", "description": "The Civil Marriage Protection Act, allowing same-sex marriage, will take effect in January 2013"}}], ["2013-01", "Mar", "The Civil Marriage Protection Act takes effect, allowing same-sex marriage.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}], ["2013-06", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages in the state became recognized by the federal government after the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor."]],
"MA":[["2003-11", "None", "The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health that the state must allow same-sex marriage within 180 days."], ["2004-05", "Mar", "The ruling in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health takes effect, and same-sex couples are allowed to marry."], ["2013-06", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages in the state became recognized by the federal government after the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor."]],
"MI":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "Michigan State Proposal - 04-2 passed 59-41%, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions or any sort of domestic partnership benefits."], ["2013-10", "NoCUConst", "A District Court judge delayed the hearing in the case DeBoer v. Snyder, which is challenging the same-sex marriage ban, until February 2014."], ["2014-03", "NoCUConst", "A District Court judge struck down the same-sex marriage ban in the case DeBoer v. Snyder. Michigan clerks began to issue same-sex marriage license the day afterwards, but shortly afterwards the ruling was put on hold.", {"pending": {"description": "A District Court judge struck down the same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling was put on hold.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-11", "NoCUConst", "The 6th Circuit Court upheld the state's same-sex marriage ban.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states."]],
"MN":[["1970-05", "None", "Richard Baker and James Michael McConnell applied for a marriage license in Minneapolis and were turned down. They filed suit, and the case (Baker v. Nelson) went to the state and federal Supreme Court."], ["1971-10", "None", "The Minnesota Supreme Court dismissed Baker v. Nelson."], ["1972-10", "None", "The US Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Baker v. Nelson."], ["1997-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2011-05", "NoMar", "The Minnesota House and Senate passed a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage (although it does not affect civil unions). The measure will be on the ballot in November 2012.", {"pending": {"date": "2012-11", "description": "Voters will vote on a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage in November 2012."}}], ["2012-11", "NoMar", "Minnesota Amendment 1, which would have prohibited same-sex marriage in the state constitution, was defeated 53-47%. This marks the second time (after Arizona in 2006) a state has rejected a same-sex marriage ban in their constitution.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}], ["2013-05", "NoMar", "The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a same-sex marriage bill by a vote of 75-49. The bill is expected to pass the State Senate and Governor Mark Dayton is expected to sign it.", {"pending": {"description": "The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a same-sex marriage bill by a vote of 75-49. The bill is expected to pass the State Senate and Governor Mark Dayton is expected to sign it."}}], ["2013-05", "NoMar", "The Minnesota State Senate passed the same-sex marriage bill by a vote of 37-30. Governor Mark Dayton signed the bill, which will take effect on August 1.", {"pending": {"date": "2013-08", "description": "Same-sex marriage will take effect on August 1."}}], ["2013-08", "Mar", "The same-sex marriage bill takes effect.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"MS":[["1997-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoMarConst", "Mississippi Amendment 1 passed 86-14%, amending the Mississippi Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage."], ["2014-11", "NoMarConst", "A US District Judge struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage, although the ruling is on hold for two weeks in case the state wishes to appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A US District Judge struck down the state's ban on same-sex marriage, although the ruling is on hold for two weeks in case the state wishes to appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"MO":[["2001-07", "NoMar", "2001 Mo. H.B. 157 passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoMarConst", "Missouri Constitutional Amendment 2 passed 71-29%, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2014-10", "NoMarConst", "A state judge ruled that the state must recognize legal same-sex marriages from other places."], ["2014-11", "Mar", "A circuit court judge ruled that the state's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. The state has said they will appeal, but will not seek a stay."]],
"MT":[["1997-01", "NoCU", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2004-11", "NoMarConst", "Montana Initiative 96 passed 67-33%, amending the Montana Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage."], ["2014-11", "Mar", "A US District Judge ruled that the 9th Circuit's ruling applied to Montana as well, and allowed same-sex marriages to begin immediately. The state has said it will appeal the decision."]],
"NE":[["2000-11", "NoCUConst", "Nebraska Initiative Measure 416 passed 70-30%, amending the Nebraska Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2005-05", "None", "A federal judge in Omaha struck down the ban on same-sex marriage and civil unions in the case Citizens for Equal Protection v. Bruning."], ["2006-07", "NoCUConst", "The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstates the ban on same-sex marriage and civil unions as a result of the case Citizens for Equal Protection v. Bruning."], ["2015-03", "NoCUConst", "A federal judge ruled the state's same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional and said the ruling would take effect on March 9. The state quickly appealed to the 8th Circuit US Court of Appeals.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge ruled the state's same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional and said the ruling would take effect on March 9. The state quickly appealed to the 8th Circuit US Court of Appeals.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2015-03", "NoCUConst", "The 8th Circuit US Court of Appeals put the ruling allowing same-sex marriage on hold.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge ruled the state's same-sex marriage ban was unconstitutional, but the 8th Circuit US Court of Appeals put the ruling on hold.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"NV":[["2002-11", "NoMarConst", "Nevada Question 2 passed 67-33%, amending the Nevada Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage. (this was done in two consecutive elections, as required by Nevada law)"], ["2009-05", "NoMarConst", "The Nevada legislature passed SB283, making domestic partner benefits available to all couples. The governor has said he will veto the bill."], ["2009-06", "NoMarConst", "The governor vetoed SB283 and the legislature overrode the veto, allowing domestic partner benefits to all couples. The bill will take effect in October."], ["2009-10", "CU", "SB283 took effect, allowing domestic partner benefits to all couples."], ["2012-04", "CU", "Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit challenging the same-sex marriage ban in Nevada's constitution. The case is Sevcik v. Sandoval.", {"pending": {"description": "Lambda Legal has a pending lawsuit Sevcik v. Sandoval challenging the same-sex marriage ban in Nevada's constitution."}}], ["2012-08", "CU", "The US District court in Nevada agrees to hear Sevcik v. Sandoval.", {"pending": {"description": "The US District Court has agreed to hear Sevcik v. Sandoval, a case filed by Lambda Legal challenging Nevada's constitutional same-sex marriage ban."}}], ["2012-12", "CU", "Sevcik v. Sandoval is now on appeal before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.", {"pending": {"description": "Sevcik v. Sandoval is now on appeal before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals."}}], ["2013-04", "CU", "The State Senate voted 12-9 to repeal the state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and legalize same-sex marriage. The bill, SJR 13, now goes to the House, and if it passes it will have to pass again in 2015 to be put on the ballot in 2016.", {"pending": {"description": "The State Senate voted 12-9 to repeal the state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and legalize same-sex marriage. The bill, SJR 13, now goes to the House. Also, Sevcik v. Sandoval is now on appeal before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals."}}], ["2013-05", "CU", "The State Assembly voted 27-14 for SJR13, which would repeal the state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and legalize same-sex marriage. The bill would need to pass again in 2015 in order to go on the ballot in 2016.", {"pending": {"description": "The State Senate and Assembly passed a bill to repeal the state constitutional ban on same-sex marriage and legalize same-sex marriage. The bill will need to pass again in 2015 to go on the ballot in 2016. Also, Sevcik v. Sandoval is now on appeal before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals."}}], ["2014-02", "CU", "Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto is dropping the state's defense of its same-sex marriage ban."], ["2014-10", "CU", "The 9th Circuit Court ruled that the state's same-sex marriage ban violates the constitution, and marriages are set to begin soon.", {"pending": {"description": "The 9th Circuit Court ruled that the state's same-sex marriage ban violates the constitution, and marriages are set to begin soon.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-10", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages began in the state.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}]],
"NH":[["1997-07", "NoMar", "Section 457 (part 1, part 2) forbids same-sex marriage."], ["2007-05", "NoMar", "The governor signed a civil unions bill (HB 437) into law to take effect in 2008. It was the first state to enact civil unions without a lawsuit or a threat of one."], ["2008-01", "CU", "Per HB 437, civil unions are given out to same-sex couples."], ["2009-05", "CU", "The New Hampshire legislature passed a bill allowing same-sex marriage, which the governor said he would approve with some minor adjustments (not requiring religious groups to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies). Upon adding the language, the bill was defeated but not killed in the Senate. The future of the bill is unclear."], ["2009-06", "CU", "The marriage bill was reintroduced as HB 73 with the adjustments, passed the legislature, and was signed by the governor. The bill will take effect Jan 1."], ["2010-01", "Mar", "HB 73 took effect, allowing same-sex marriage."], ["2012-03", "Mar", "The New Hampshire House of Representatives defeated a bill to repeal same-sex marriage by a vote of 211-116."], ["2013-06", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages in the state became recognized by the federal government after the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor."]],
"NJ":[["2006-10", "None", "The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in Lewis v. Harris that the state law regarding marriage was unconstitutional, and the legislature had 6 months to either allow same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2007-02", "CU", "The Civil Union Act passed the New Jersey Legislature and was signed by the governor, allowing for same-sex civil unions."], ["2010-01", "CU", "After the outgoing Governor Corzine indicated he would sign a same-sex marriage bill, the measure was defeated in the State Senate 20-14."], ["2011-06", "CU", "Lambda Legal and Garden State Equality filed a lawsuit to allow same-sex marriage. The case is Garden State Equality, et al. v Dow, et al..", {"pending": {"description": "The lawsuit Garden State Equality, et al. v Dow, et al. to allow same-sex marriage was filed in June 2011."}}], ["2012-02", "CU", "The New Jersey Senate approved a same-sex marriage bill by a vote of 24-16. Governor Chris Christie has previous stated he will not sign the bill."], ["2012-02", "CU", "The New Jersey House Assembly approved a same-sex marriage bill by a vote of 42-33. It is unclear whether Governor Chris Christie will veto it or put the measure up for a state referendum."], ["2012-02", "CU", "Governor Chris Christie vetoed the same-sex marriage bill, asking lawmakers to instead appoint an advocate for same-sex couples under the state's existing civil union law."], ["2013-07", "CU", "Following the US Supreme Court striking down the core of the Defense of Marriage Act, Lambda Legal filed a motion for summary judgment in Garden State Equality, et al. v. Dow, et al., which would allow same-sex marriage.", {"pending": {"description": "Following the US Supreme Court striking down the core of the Defense of Marriage Act, in July 2013 Lambda Legal filed a motion for summary judgment in Garden State Equality, et al. v. Dow, et al., which would allow same-sex marriage."}}], ["2013-09", "CU", "A New Jersey judge ordered state officials to allow same-sex couples to marry starting October 21 in the case Garden State Equality, et al. v. Dow, et al. The state has said it will appeal the ruling to the state Supreme Court.", {"pending": {"description": "A New Jersey judge ordered state officials to allow same-sex couples to marry starting October 21 in the case Garden State Equality, et al. v. Dow, et al. The state has said it will appeal the ruling to the state Supreme Court."}}], ["2013-10", "Mar", "New Jersey governor Chris Christie dropped the state's appeal of Garden State Equality, et al. v. Dow, et al., which makes same-sex marriage legal in the state.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"NM":[["2004-02", "None", "A Sandoval County clerk began giving out same-sex marriage licenses since New Mexico marriage law does not mention gender. By the end of the day, the state attorney general ruled the marriages were invalid."], ["2013-08", "None", "A district court ruled that the state constitution requires same-sex marriage to be allowed, and same-sex marriage licenses were being issued in Santa Fe County. The case is Hanna v. Salazar. Separately, the county clerk of Dona Ana County began issuing same-sex marriage licenses.", {"pending": {"description": "A district court ruled in Hanna v. Salazar that the state constitution requires same-sex marriage to be allowed."}}], ["2013-09", "None", "The New Mexico Supreme Court agreed to hear Griego v. Oliver in October, after the New Mexico Association of Counties intervened.", {"pending": {"description": "The New Mexico Supreme Court agreed to hear Griego v. Oliver in October, after the New Mexico Association of Counties intervened."}}], ["2013-12", "Mar", "The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled in that same-sex marriage is allowed in the state.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"NY":[["2007-04", "None", "The governor introduced a same-sex marriage bill A08590 to the New York State Legislature, which passed the State Assembly but failed in the State Senate."], ["2008-05", "None", "The governor gave an executive order instructing state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states."], ["2009-05", "None", "The New York State Assembly passed S4401 allowing same-sex marriage. The bill is currently before the State Senate."], ["2009-12", "None", "The New York State Senate defeated the same-sex marriage bill 38-24."], ["2011-06", "None", "The New York State Assembly passed a same-sex marriage bill 80-63. The legislation now heads to the State Senate, where supporters estimate they have 31 of the 32 needed \"yes\" votes."], ["2011-06", "None", "The New York State Senate passed the same-sex marriage bill 33-29. Governor Cuomo then signed the measure, and it will take effect 30 days afterwards. This marks the first Republican-lead State Senate to pass a same-sex marriage bill."], ["2011-07", "Mar", "The same-sex marriage bill takes effect."], ["2013-06", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages in the state became recognized by the federal government after the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor."]],
"NC":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2011-09", "NoMar", "The State Legislature passed Senate Bill 514, a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage and civil unions. The measure will be on the ballot in May 2012."], ["2012-05", "NoCUConst", "Amendment 1 passed 61-39%, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2014-08", "NoCUConst", "The attorney general has said he will not defend the state's same-sex marriage ban in court after the Fourth Circuit ruled in a Virginia case that a similar ban was unconstitutional.", {"pending": {"description": "The attorney general has said he will not defend the state's same-sex marriage ban in court after the Fourth Circuit ruled in a Virginia case that a similar ban was unconstitutional."}}], ["2014-10", "NoCUConst", "The Supreme Court let the 4th Circuit's ruling stand, although same-sex marriages had not begun yet.", {"pending": {"description": "The Supreme Court let the 4th Circuit's ruling stand, although same-sex marriages had not begun yet.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-10", "Mar", "After a ruling from a US District Judge, same-sex marriages began in the state.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}]],
"ND":[["1997-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "North Dakota Constitutional Measure 1 passed 73-27%, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states."]],
"OH":[["2004-02", "NoCU", "HB 272 passed, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "Ohio State Issue 1 passed 62-38%, amending the Ohio State Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2014-04", "NoCUConst", "A federal judge ruled that Ohio must recognize the marriages of same-sex couples statewide, although the ruling was stayed for all but the couples who brought the lawsuit. The judge did not address the state's ban on same-sex marriage."], ["2014-11", "NoCUConst", "The 6th Circuit Court upheld the state's same-sex marriage ban.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states."]],
"OK":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Recognition Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "Oklahoma State Question 711 passed 76-24%, amending the Oklahoma Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2014-01", "NoCUConst", "A federal judge overturned the ban on same-sex marriage. The ruling was put on hold pending appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge struck down the ban on same-sex marriage, although the decision was stayed by the governor pending an appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-07", "NoCUConst", "An federal appeals court upheld the overturning of Oklahoma's same-sex marriage ban. Same-sex marriages are still on hold pending further appeals.", {"pending": {"description": "An federal appeals court upheld the overturning of Oklahoma's same-sex marriage ban. Same-sex marriages are still on hold pending further appeals.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-10", "Mar", "The Supreme Court let the 10th Circuit's ruling stand, and same-sex marriages began in the state.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}]],
"OR":[["2004-11", "NoMarConst", "Oregon Ballot Measure 36 passed 57-43%, amending the Oregon Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage."], ["2007-05", "NoMarConst", "The governor signed a bill establishing domestic partnerships to take effect in 2008."], ["2008-02", "CU", "The bill took effect, allowing for same-sex domestic partnerships."], ["2014-05", "Mar", "A federal judge struck down the ban on same-sex marriage and allowed counties to begin issuing marriage licenses immediately."]],
"PA":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2013-07", "NoMar", "The Montgomery County Register of Wills began issuing same-sex marriage licenses, although the state is suing the county.", {"pending": {"description": "The Montgomery County Register of Wills began issuing same-sex marriage licenses, although the state is suing the county."}}], ["2014-05", "Mar", "A federal judge struck down the state's same-sex marriage ban and allowed same-sex marriages to begin immediately. Governor Tom Corbett said he will not appeal the ruling.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"RI":[["2007-01", "None", "A number of bills were introduced allowing for same-sex marriage or civil unions, but none were passed."], ["2011-05", "None", "The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a same-sex civil unions bill 62-11. The bill now goes to the state Senate."], ["2011-06", "None", "The Rhode Island Senate passed the civil unions bill by a vote of 21-16. The bill contains a religious exemption that would let religious organizations choose to not recognize civil unions, and because of this some same-sex marriage advocacy groups are urging the governor not to sign the bill."], ["2011-07", "CU", "Over objections of some same-sex marriage advocacy groups, Governor Lincoln Chafee signed the civil unions bill, which takes effect retroactively on July 1."], ["2012-05", "CU", "Governor Lincoln Chafee signed an executive order allowing recognition of same-sex marriages conducted out of state."], ["2013-01", "CU", "Two bills that would allow same-sex marriage were introduced in the Rhode Island House and Senate.", {"pending": {"description": "Two bills that would allow same-sex marriage were introduced in the Rhode Island House and Senate."}}], ["2013-01", "CU", "HB 5015, which would allow same-sex marriage, passed in the Rhode Island House of Representatives 51-19. Governor Lincoln Chafee has said he supports the bill, but it is unclear whether the State Senate will pass it.", {"pending": {"description": "HB 5015, which would allow same-sex marriage, passed in the Rhode Island House of Representatives 51-19. Governor Lincoln Chafee has said he supports the bill, but it is unclear whether the State Senate will pass it."}}], ["2013-04", "CU", "S38, the same-sex marriage bill, passed the State Senate 26-12. As the bill was amended since the House version, it now returns to the State House for a final vote.", {"pending": {"description": "A same-sex marriage bill has passed the State Senate, and a previous version passed the State House, which now has to vote on the new version."}}], ["2013-05", "CU", "The State House passed the same-sex marriage bill, and Governor Lincoln Chafee signed it into law, making Rhode Island the last state in New England to allow same-sex marriage. The law will go into effect on August 1.", {"pending": {"description": "Same-sex marriages will begin on August 1."}}], ["2013-08", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages begin.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"SC":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2006-11", "NoCUConst", "South Carolina Amendment 1 passed 78-22%, amending the South Carolina Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2014-10", "NoCUConst", "The Supreme Court let the 4th Circuit's ruling stand, but same-sex marriages were quickly halted pending further rulings.", {"pending": {"description": "The Supreme Court let the 4th Circuit's ruling stand, but same-sex marriages were quickly halted pending further rulings.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-11", "NoCUConst", "A US District judge ruled that the 4th Circuit's striking down of Virginia's same-sex marriage ban applied to South Carolina as well. Same-sex marriages will begin on November 20 unless the state is able to delay them.", {"pending": {"description": "A US District judge ruled that the 4th Circuit's striking down of Virginia's same-sex marriage ban applied to South Carolina as well. Same-sex marriages will begin on November 20 unless the state is able to delay them.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-11", "Mar", "The Supreme Court denied a motion to put the previous ruling on hold, and same-sex marriages began.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}]],
"SD":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2006-11", "NoCUConst", "South Dakota Amendment C passed 52-48%, amending the South Dakota Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2015-01", "NoCUConst", "A federal judge ruled that the state's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional, although the ruling was put on hold pending appeals.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge ruled that the state's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional, although the ruling was put on hold pending appeals.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"TN":[["1996-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2006-11", "NoMarConst", "Tennessee Amendment 1 passed 81-19%, amending the Tennessee Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage."], ["2014-03", "NoMarConst", "A federal judge ruled that the state must recognize same-sex marriages of couples who wed in other states, although the ruling is on hold pending appeal for marriages other than the couples in the lawsuit."], ["2014-11", "NoMarConst", "The 6th Circuit Court upheld the state's same-sex marriage ban.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states."]],
"TX":[["1997-04", "NoMar", "Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 7, Sec. 1, eff. April 17, 1997 passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2003-09", "NoCU", "Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 124, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003 passed, forbidding same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2005-11", "NoCUConst", "Texas Proposition 2 passed 76-24%, amending the Texas Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2014-02", "NoCUConst", "A federal judge struck down the same-sex marriage ban as unconstitutional, although he stayed his ruling pending appeal from the state. The case is De Leon et. al. v. Perry et. al.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge struck down the same-sex marriage ban as unconstitutional, although he stayed his ruling pending appeal from the state.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2015-06", "Mar", "The Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that same-sex marriage was legal in all 50 states.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}]],
"UT":[["1995-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2004-11", "NoCUConst", "Utah Constitutional Amendment 3 passed 66-34%, amending the Utah Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2013-12", "Mar", "A federal judge struck down the ban on same-sex marriages. The state is expected to appeal the decision and it is likely the decision will be stayed pending appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge struck down the ban on same-sex marriage. The state is expected to appeal and it is likely the decision will be stayed."}}], ["2014-01", "NoCUConst", "The governor put same-sex marriages on hold pending the state's appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge struck down the ban on same-sex marriage, although the decision was stayed by the governor pending an appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-06", "NoCUConst", "An appeals court ruled that Utah may not ban same-sex marriage, in the first such ruling from a regional appeals court. The ruling was put on hold pending appeal.", {"pending": "A federal judge struck down the ban on same-sex marriage, and the ruling was upheld by a federal appeals court. The ruling is on hold pending appeal."}], ["2014-10", "Mar", "The Supreme Court let the 10th Circuit's ruling stand, and same-sex marriages began in the state.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}]],
"VT":[["1999-01", "NoMar", "1999, No. 91 (Adj. Sess.), § 25 passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["1999-12", "NoMar", "In Baker v. Vermont, the Vermont Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples had to be given the rights of married couples, whether it be same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2000-07", "CU", "The Vermont Civil union law went into effect, allowing for same-sex civil unions."], ["2009-02", "CU", "A bill to permit same-sex marriage was introduced into the state legislature, but the Governor Jim Douglas has promised to veto it. It is unclear whether the legislature will override the governor's veto."], ["2009-04", "CU", "The bill to permit same-sex marriage passed, was vetoed by Governor Jim Douglas, and the Senate (23-5) and House (100-49) overrode the veto. The bill takes effect on September 1. Vermont becomes the first state to allow same-sex marriage without a court order."], ["2009-09", "Mar", "The same-sex marriage bill takes effect."], ["2013-06", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages in the state became recognized by the federal government after the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor."]],
"VA":[["1975-01", "NoMar", "The Code of Virginia was amended to forbid same-sex marriage."], ["2004-01", "NoCU", "The Code of Virginia was amended to forbid same-sex civil unions as well."], ["2006-11", "NoCUConst", "The Marshall-Newman Amendment passed 57-43%, amending the Virginia Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions or any private contracts that would have the same effect."], ["2013-08", "NoCUConst", "Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit to allow same-sex marriage. The case is Harris et al. v. McDonnell et al.", {"pending": {"description": "Lambda Legal and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in August 2013 to allow same-sex marriage. The case is Harris et al. v. McDonnell et al."}}], ["2014-02", "NoCUConst", "A federal judge struck down the same-sex marriage ban in the case Bostic v. Rainey. The ruling was stayed pending appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge struck down the same-sex marriage ban in the case Bostic v. Rainey. The ruling was stayed pending appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-07", "NoCUConst", "A federal appeals court for the Fourth Circuit also struck down the same-sex marriage ban. The decision will take effect in 3 weeks unless defendants ask the full court to hear the case.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal appeals court also struck down the same-sex marriage ban. The decision will take effect in 3 weeks unless defendants ask the full court to hear the case.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-08", "NoCUConst", "The US Supreme Court stayed the appeals court ruling that would have allowed same-sex marriages to start.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal appeals court also struck down the same-sex marriage ban, although the US Supreme Court stayed the ruling.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-10", "Mar", "The Supreme Court let the 4th Circuit's ruling stand, and same-sex marriages began in the state.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}]],
"WA":[["1998-01", "NoMar", "The Defense of Marriage Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2006-07", "NoMar", "The Washington Supreme Court ruled in Andersen v. King County that the Defense of Marriage Act was constitutional."], ["2007-07", "CULite", "The state legislature passed a domestic partnership law, providing some benefits of marriage to same-sex couples."], ["2009-05", "CULite", "The governor signed a bill granting all benefits of marriage to same-sex couples, to take effect in July."], ["2009-07", "CULite", "The bill granting all benefits of marriage to same-sex couples was delayed pending the outcome of Referendum 71."], ["2009-11", "CU", "Referendum 71 passed 53-47%, giving all benefits of marriage to same-sex couples. It was the first time in the US that voters approved a state-wide ballot measure that extended LGBT relationship rights."], ["2012-02", "CU", "The Washington State Senate passed SB 6239, which would legalize same-sex marriage and convert most existing domestic partnerships into marriages by a vote of 28-21. The bill is expected to pass in the State House, and Governor Christine Gregoire has said she will sign it."], ["2012-02", "CU", "The Washington State House of Representatives passed SB 6239 by a vote of 55-43. The bill now heads to Governor Christine Gregoire, who has said she will sign it."], ["2012-02", "CU", "Governor Gregoire signed SB 6239, which would legalize same-sex marriage. The bill will take effect on June 7."], ["2012-06", "CU", "SB 6239 (which would allow same-sex marriage) was scheduled to go into effect, but opponents gathered enough signatures to put a referendum on the ballot in November to overturn the measure.", {"pending": {"date": "2012-11", "description": "Voters will vote on SB 6239 (which would allow same-sex marriage) in November 2012."}}], ["2012-11", "CU", "Washington Referendum 74, which would allow same-sex marriage, passed 52-48%. This marks the first time (along with Maine and Maryland) that a same-sex marriage measure has passed at the ballot box. The law will take effect on December 6, 2012.", {"pending": {"clear": 1}, "clear": 1}], ["2012-12", "Mar", "Washington Referendum 74 takes effect, allowing same-sex marriage."], ["2013-06", "Mar", "Same-sex marriages in the state became recognized by the federal government after the Supreme Court decision in United States v. Windsor."]],
"WV":[["2000-01", "NoMar", "The Marriage Protection Act passed, forbidding same-sex marriage."], ["2014-10", "Mar", "The Supreme Court let the 4th Circuit's ruling stand, and same-sex marriages began in the state."]],
"WI":[["1979-01", "NoMar", "The Wisconsin Family Code forbids same-sex marriage."], ["2006-11", "NoCUConst", "Wisconsin Referendum 1 passed 59-41%, amending the Wisconsin Constitution to forbid same-sex marriage or civil unions."], ["2009-06", "NoCUConst", "The Wisconsin Assembly and Senate passed the state budget, establishing very limited domestic partnerships, including hospital visitation and the right to use FMLA. The bill will take effect in 30 days."], ["2009-07", "CULite", "The budget takes effect, allowing very limited domestic partnerships."], ["2014-06", "Mar", "A federal judge struck down the same-sex marriage ban as unconstitutional. Same-sex marriages are being issued, although it is unclear whether this will continue.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge struck down the same-sex marriage ban as unconstitutional. Same-sex marriages are being issued, although it is unclear whether this will continue."}}], ["2014-06", "CULite", "The federal judge stayed her ruling allowing same-sex marriages pending an appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A federal judge struck down the same-sex marriage ban as unconstitutional, although the ruling was put on hold pending appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-07", "CULite", "The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld the domestic partnership registry as constitutional in the case Appling v. Walker."], ["2014-09", "CULite", "The 7th Circuit of Appeals struck down the same-sex marriage bans in Indiana and Wisconsin, although the ruling was stayed pending appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "The 7th Circuit of Appeals struck down the same-sex marriage bans in Indiana and Wisconsin, although the ruling was stayed pending appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-10", "Mar", "The Supreme Court let the 7th Circuit's ruling stand, and same-sex marriages began in the state.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}]],
"WY":[["1901-01", "NoMar", "(date unknown) The Wyoming Domestic Relations Code forbids same-sex marriage."], ["2009-02", "NoMar", "House Joint Resolution 17, defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman, was considered by the Wyoming House of Representatives but defeated 35-25."], ["2011-01", "NoMar", "The Wyoming Senate passed a consitutional amendment 20-10 that would prohibit same-sex marriage, but it died in the House of Representatives."], ["2014-10", "NoMar", "The Supreme Court let the 10th Circuit's ruling stand, although same-sex marriages had not begun yet.", {"pending": {"description": "The Supreme Court let the 10th Circuit's ruling stand, although same-sex marriages had not begun yet.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-10", "NoMar", "A US District Judge overturned the state's same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling was put on hold while the state decides whether to appeal. Same-sex marriages will begin on October 23 or immediately if the state does not appeal.", {"pending": {"description": "A US District Judge overturned the state's same-sex marriage ban, although the ruling was put on hold while the state decides whether to appeal. Same-sex marriages will begin on October 23 or immediately if the state does not appeal.", "courtOverturnedBan": 1}}], ["2014-10", "Mar", "The state said it would not appeal, and same-sex marriages began.", {"pending": {"clear": 1, "courtOverturnedBan": 0}, "clear": 1}]]
}