11 States Where Gay Marriage is Legal

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6. District of Columbia

Legalized: December 18, 2009

Domestic partnerships between same-sex couples have been recognized by this state since 1992, and have been expanded many times. In 2006, same-sex domestic partners were given equal rights as spouses in terms of inheritance and guardianship and since 2007 same-sex domestic partners can jointly file taxes. A study performed by UCLA found that 700 new jobs were created within three years from the approval of same-sex marriages, with estimated income at $52.2 million.

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