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1442:. The executive director of Equality Maryland, Dan Furmansky, who originally approached Britt to sponsor the legislation, said her death was a "devastating loss, but civil rights struggles are greater than any one person, and as our fight for equality in Maryland continues, her spirit will be with us." On January 25, 2008, the
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over its own theological doctrine regarding who may marry within that faith. On
November 6, 2012, the measure passed with 52.4% of the vote. On November 29, 2012, Attorney General Gansler issued a legal opinion stating that court clerks could accept applications for marriage licenses immediately and
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was reintroduced to the
General Assembly on January 23, 2012. The new version of the bill contained provisions that more explicitly protects religious leaders, institutions, and their programs from legal action if they refuse to officiate or provide facilities for a same-sex marriage or couple as a
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showed that 11,243 same-sex couples were living in
Maryland. By 2005, this had increased to more than 15,600 couples, likely attributed to same-sex couples' growing willingness to disclose their partnerships on government surveys. Same-sex couples lived in all counties of the state and constituted
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answer the question of whether same-sex marriages could be recognized by the state. In
February 2010, Gansler issued an opinion after a nine-month analysis of state laws, stating that valid same-sex marriages performed in states that permit same-sex marriage could be recognized under Maryland law.
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authorities throughout the state were adamantly opposed to the legalization of same-sex marriage, saying it deeply conflicted with the best interests of society, and would threaten religious liberty. The debates produced disputes between individuals who had been traditionally aligned on causes and
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to the plaintiffs, writing that "Family law §2-201 violates
Article 46 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights because it discriminates, based on gender against a suspect class, and is not narrowly tailored to serve any compelling governmental interests." She added that "tradition and social values
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that validated the marriage of
Jessica Port and Virginia Cowan because it said "no viable decision by the Court had deemed a valid foreign marriage to be 'repugnant'" even if the marriage was void or punishable as a crime were it performed in Maryland. The opinion cited conflicts that arose from
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wrote that, because the statute equally barred both men and women from marrying partners of the same sex, it was not discriminatory on the basis of sex and thus did not violate the Equal Rights
Amendment (ERA) as plaintiffs had argued. Judge Harrell said that the ERA was intended to prohibit sex
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requesting that he "resist pressure to do so". O'Malley said "I have concluded that discriminating against individuals based on their sexual orientation in the context of civil marital rights is unjust. I have also concluded that treating the children of families headed by same-sex couples with
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in
Baltimore. "It's important from a legal standpoint, to have the protections of marriage. But even more than that, it's affirming to be recognized by the state. Our ceremony was with our community, our family, our friends, but this feels like being with the entire state. So this is really
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and Don Dwyer, who spoke out against the opinion and promised to initiate impeachment proceedings against
Gansler. "It is not up to the attorney general, and that's the reason I will be bringing charges of impeachment," Dwyer said in a statement where he described the Attorney General as
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40,456 marriages were performed in
Maryland in 2013, an increase of 23% from the year prior thought to be largely attributed to the legalization of same-sex marriage on January 1. The state had not recorded such a significant increase in the number of marriages since 1970.
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decision. In 2007, he introduced a law that would ban discussion of same-sex unions in public schools. One lawmaker said "It is a clear attempt to intimidate judges and to make the judiciary subservient to the legislature.", and Michael Conroy, former president of the
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the case to circuit court for a full trial in order to settle what she deemed a central factual issue: whether the state could demonstrate that it had "broad societal interest" in retaining marriage in the traditional form. The dissenting opinion from Chief Judge
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and its recognition of same-sex couples as co-parents, support the argument that denying committed same-sex couples the full benefits and privileges of marriage is not related to any rational government interest. Judge Battaglia said she would have
1538:, which was thought to be the biggest obstacle to passage, approved the bill in a 25–21 vote. The House of Delegates proved to be a challenge, where same-sex marriage advocates struggled to gain support from social conservatives from
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Gansler stated that the opinion was not binding on the courts, and state agencies could begin immediately to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages. He said that he expected the opinion to be quickly challenged in court.
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alone cannot support adequately a discriminatory statutory classification", because "when tradition is the guise under which prejudice or animosity hides, it is not a legitimate state interest." The judge immediately
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who said "my politics on this are very clear. We're going to protect marriage. Traditional marriage." In February 2006, the proposed ban was rejected after opponents successfully amended it to legalize
1585:, who delayed the bill's vote in the House committee by skipping the voting session. The bill passed through the committee after its chairman, who rarely votes in committee, voted in favor. The House
1573:, said "It is a civil rights issue when we as a state and a government deny equal protection under the law." Several delegates who originally co-sponsored the bill began to express doubts after being
1216:, which took place on December 4, 2006, causing speculation that the court may have taken the appeal just to reverse the Circuit Court ruling. On September 18, 2007, the court issued its decision in
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passed the bill with a 72–67 vote on February 17, 2012 and the Senate passed with a 25–22 vote on February 23, 2012. To secure support from some lawmakers who desired to submit the law to a public
3766:"Gays Plan Rights Fight From the right to marriage to recognition of their needs on a broad array of social and economic issues, Equity Maryland leader hopes for significant legislative gains"
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out-of-state couples bring. Several dozen small employers in the state have also said that same-sex marriage would be good for their businesses, helping to attract and retain talent.
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opposed the bill. Despite pleas from gay lawmakers, the House of Delegates voted to send the bill back to committee on March 11, 2011 and would not reconsider it before January 2012.
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study conducted in February 2012 estimated that in the first three years of legalization, Maryland same-sex couples would generate between $ 40 and $ 64 million for the state
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showed that there were 12,969 married same-sex couple households (5,427 male couples and 7,542 female couples) and 8,488 unmarried same-sex couple households in Maryland.
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chose to issue the licenses ahead of schedule. Among the first couples to be issued a license were Jessie Weber and Nancy Eddy, who received a marriage license at the
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ministers were upset by the decision and looked to state legislators to propose a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. Such an amendment was favored by Governor
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to be "a union between a man and a woman". Attempts to both ban and legalize same-sex marriage in the 1990s and 2000s failed to gain enough support from central
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stating that the statutes and ordinances in Maryland barring discrimination based on sexual orientation, in addition to the state's lack of prohibiting
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in support of the bill on February 11, 2008, but it ultimately failed in committee, alongside a constitutional ban introduced by Don Dwyer.
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finding that a same-sex marriage performed out-of-state must be considered equal and valid under state law, despite its earlier decision in
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from having to perform any particular marriage ceremony in violation of their religious beliefs, and affirm that each religious faith has
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lesser protections under the law than the children of families headed by heterosexual parents, is also unjust." On February 24, 2011, the
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had published an opinion that county officials could not challenge the validity of the marriage, the license was later revoked.
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4547:"Extending Marriage to Same-Sex Couples in Maryland Will Have Positive Effects For 12,500 Couples Raising Over 5,000 Children"
3551:"Doug Gansler: Whether Out-Of-State Same-Sex Marriage That Is Valid In The State Of Celebration May Be Recognized In Maryland"
3468:"ACLU and Equality Maryland Denounce 4 to 3 Decision by Maryland High Court Denying Marriage Protections for Same-Sex Couples"
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issue them on December 6, 2012, as long as the effective date on the licenses specified January 1, 2013. 20 out of the 23
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against same-sex marriage to voters and invalidated same-sex marriages performed in another state or foreign country, the
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was introduced to the House of Delegates. The Senate version of the bill was introduced by senators Richard Madaleno and
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where it was denied. The decision of the court was based on the state's traditional use of the
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special.", Weber said. The first marriages were solemnized on Tuesday, January 1, 2013. The
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said: "If you want to compare same-sex marriage to civil rights as I know it, show me the
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2872:""The Struggle for Equality in Maryland" Examines Campaign to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage"
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religious leaders who said same-sex marriage would "disrupt the fabric of the culture".
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stated that he would sign the bill, despite urges from Archbishop of Baltimore
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a marriage bill in the General Assembly. On January 12, 2008, Britt died of
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3938:"Maryland House derails bill that would legalize same-sex marriage"
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2467:"O'Malley, archbishop at odds over same-sex marriage, letters show"
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4574:"Maryland same-sex marriage law good for business, employers say"
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2588:"Inside the Crusade to Kill Maryland's New Marriage-Equality Law"
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3094:"Constitutional Ban on Gay Marriage Picks Up Heat in Maryland"
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3357:"Divided Maryland High Court Rejects Same-Sex Marriage Claim"
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in such cases, but the rights of marriage are not guaranteed.
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3526:"Maryland to recognize same-sex marriages from other places"
4150:"Maryland House Of Delegates Passes Marriage Equality Bill"
3588:"Port v. Cowan. No. 69, September Term, 2011. May 18, 2012"
2494:"Md. bishops call on Catholics to oppose same-sex marriage"
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with supporters at a Marriage Equality Press Conference in
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as "a union between a man and a woman", expressly banning
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Brewington, Kelly; Skalka, Jennifer (February 27, 2006).
3125:"Democrats in Md. Try to Limit Fallout Of Gay Union Case"
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and the Baltimore suburbs, who cited religious concerns.
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faulted the majority for not recognizing gay people as a
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4225:"Maryland governor to sign same-sex marriage bill today"
3662:"Maryland's high court upholds ban on same-sex marriage"
2820:"Lawsuit challenges state law barring same-sex marriage"
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discrimination in equality of rights on the basis of sex
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4447:"We Won Marriage – Now What? Answers to Your Questions"
4395:"Maryland voters approve gay marriage, Maine poised to"
3494:"Maryland AG: State could recognize same-sex marriages"
3326:"Marriage licensing goes before Maryland Supreme Court"
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4019:"Maryland Gay Marriage Bill Dies Without Final Vote"
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4629:"Maryland Vital Statistics Annual Report 2013, p.5"
4492:"Many weddings as gay marriage becomes legal in Md"
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3524:Davis, Aaron C.; Wagner, John (February 24, 2010).
3441:"Analysis: Md. Court Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Ban"
3032:"Judge strikes down Maryland anti-gay marriage ban"
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2557:"Maryland High Court Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Ban"
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Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act
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1319:The opinion garnered negative reactions from some
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4879:History of same-sex marriage in the United States
4173:"Maryland senate approves same-sex marriage bill"
3931:
3929:
3927:
3925:
3923:
3434:
3432:
1872:Public opinion for same-sex marriage in Maryland
5606:
4342:"2012 General Election Ballot Question Language"
4199:"In Maryland, House Passes Bill to Let Gays Wed"
3967:"Same-Sex Marriage Bill Falls Short in Maryland"
3204:
2895:
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2550:
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5625:Same-sex marriage in the United States by state
3845:"Medical rights for gay couples approved in Md"
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2943:
2874:. goucher.edu. October 26, 2006. Archived from
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2555:Rich, Eric; Wagner, John (September 18, 2007).
1369:when the Court of Appeals ruled in a case from
4360:
4334:
4190:
4111:
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3627:
3429:
3410:Harrell, Judge Glenn T. (September 18, 2007).
3385:Harrell, Judge Glenn T. (September 18, 2007).
3380:
3378:
2646:"Maryland Code, Family Law §2-201 (1973-2013)"
1394:counties where two same-sex couples had their
1355:also took "strong exception" to the decision.
531:Recognition of same-sex unions in the Americas
5402:
4788:
4518:
4516:
3996:"Religious objections kill gay marriage bill"
3613:"Maryland high court grants same-sex divorce"
3288:Weill-Greenberg, Elizabeth (March 17, 2006).
3256:"Md. legislature kills same-sex marriage ban"
3085:
2926:"Case Profile: Deane & Polyak v. Conaway"
2890:
2539:
2461:
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2457:
1498:. The laws went into effect on July 1, 2008.
838:
4063:"O'Malley introduces same-sex marriage bill"
3582:
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2995:
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2268:Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies
2241:Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies
1043:had issued the license and Attorney General
976:ban on same-sex marriage as constitutional.
864:since January 1, 2013. In 2012, the state's
3653:
3523:
3487:
3485:
3483:
3481:
3375:
1749:Maryland statutes now state the following:
1343:the law. The Roman Catholic Archbishops of
1102:but were denied by county clerks. In their
273:or registered partnerships but not marriage
5409:
5395:
4847:Recognition of same-sex unions in Colorado
4795:
4781:
4655:
4626:
4513:
4317:"Md. marriage petitioners told of success"
4275:
4242:
3873:
3148:
2901:"Complaint: Deane & Polyak v. Conaway"
2813:
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2554:
2491:
2454:
1521:The General Assembly first considered the
845:
831:
4857:Recognition of same-sex unions in Florida
4656:Sharfstein, Joshua M. (January 6, 2015).
4627:Sharfstein, Joshua M. (January 6, 2015).
4572:Mirabella, Lorraine (November 10, 2012).
4571:
4196:
3964:
3960:
3958:
3842:
3575:
3225:
3004:"Deane v. Conaway, 24-C-04-005390 (2006)"
2978:"Deane v. Conaway, 24-C-04-005390 (2006)"
2719:"Legal Marriage Court Cases — A Timeline"
2672:"Deane v. Conaway, 24-C-04-005390 (2006)"
2579:
1592:
1398:for divorce granted, and another case in
1106:, the plaintiffs argued that the state's
536:Recognition of same-sex unions in Oceania
4471:
4386:
4308:
4197:Tavernise, Sabrina (February 17, 2012).
4060:
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3824:. mgaleg.maryland.gov. November 23, 2008
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1311:requested in 2009 that Attorney General
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797:
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633:Neither performed nor recognized in six
526:Recognition of same-sex unions in Europe
516:Recognition of same-sex unions in Africa
5314:
4852:Recognition of same-sex unions in Texas
4839:
4522:
4281:
4251:"O'Malley signs same-sex marriage bill"
4248:
4117:
3906:"Maryland domestic partner legislation"
3716:
3610:
3460:
3412:"Conaway v. Deane, 932 A.2d 571 (2007)"
3409:
3387:"Conaway v. Deane, 932 A.2d 571 (2007)"
3384:
3207:"Dwyer to Push for Judge's Impeachment"
2808:
2796:. mgaleg.maryland.gov. December 1, 1997
2774:. mgaleg.maryland.gov. December 1, 1997
1607:Results of Question 6 (2012) by county
972:in 2007, in which the court upheld the
5607:
4714:"Visit Baltimore - LGBT Wedding Guide"
4523:Badgett, M.V. Lee (November 1, 2007).
4314:
4284:"Same-sex marriage petition certified"
4091:
3993:
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3253:
3235:. mgaleg.maryland.gov. October 3, 2007
3149:Brewington, Kelly (February 3, 2006).
3060:
2949:
2522:
2363:Same-sex marriage in the United States
1770:to same-sex couples would result in a
1704:, more than the 55,736 required for a
1466:rights, including the ability to make
1005:same-sex marriage in the United States
521:Recognition of same-sex unions in Asia
5504:Maryland Coalition for Trans Equality
5390:
4776:
4439:
4392:
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3965:Tavernise, Sabrina (March 11, 2011).
3763:
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3660:Sedam, Sean R. (September 18, 2007).
3659:
3633:
3492:Gandossy, Tyler (February 25, 2010).
2786:
2764:
2585:
2492:Broadwater, Luke (November 9, 2011).
2429:
1764:University of California, Los Angeles
1413:
1303:Recognition of out-of-state marriages
1156:advocates across the state who filed
999:Maryland holds a unique place in the
792:
660:
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643:
595:
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4804:Same-sex unions in the United States
4686:"PCT1405 Couple Households, By Type"
4170:
4118:Linskey, Annie (February 17, 2012).
4061:Linkskey, Annie (January 23, 2012).
3874:Smitherman, Laura (March 15, 2008).
3849:Associated Press via pridesource.com
3438:
3330:Associated Press via pridesource.com
3323:
3122:
3061:Jordan, Phyllis (December 1, 2006).
2622:. freedomtomarry.org. Archived from
2523:Selway, William (October 19, 2012).
1831:Demographics and marriage statistics
1609:
1160:, other local religious leaders and
904:marriage rights in the United States
680:
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649:Neither performed nor recognized in
620:Neither performed nor recognized in
381:
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4472:Marbella, Jean (December 7, 2012).
4423:. November 29, 2012. Archived from
4368:"Maryland State Board of Elections"
4348:. Maryland State Board of Elections
3556:. February 23, 2010. Archived from
3354:
3183:. mgaleg.maryland.gov. June 6, 2006
3100:. christianpost.com. Archived from
3063:"Same-Sex Marriage: Good for Kids?"
3001:
2975:
2669:
1731:Clarence M. Mitchell Jr. Courthouse
765:, but they are not legally binding.
571:LGBT rights by country or territory
13:
4576:. baltimoresun.com. Archived from
4152:. ThinkProgress. February 17, 2012
3694:Najafi, Yusef (January 14, 2008).
3209:. baltimoresun.com. Archived from
3123:Mosk, Matthew (January 25, 2006).
3038:. January 26, 2006. Archived from
2104:Public Religion Research Institute
2075:Public Religion Research Institute
2046:Public Religion Research Institute
2017:Public Religion Research Institute
1988:Public Religion Research Institute
1959:Public Religion Research Institute
1930:Public Religion Research Institute
1901:Public Religion Research Institute
1782:. The study drew on data from the
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1086:, and her partner Lisa Polyak, an
761:Some cities and prefectures issue
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622:Niue, Tokelau, or the Cook Islands
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4393:Honan, Edith (November 7, 2012).
4171:Hill, David (February 23, 2012).
4092:Volsky, Igor (January 25, 2012).
3439:Keen, Lisa (September 26, 2007).
3290:"Move to impeach Md. judge fails"
3254:Lynsen, Joshua (March 22, 2006).
3036:Associated Press via btl-news.com
2950:Liptak, Adam (January 21, 2006).
2430:Honan, Edith (November 7, 2012).
1866:
1766:estimated in 2007 that extending
1149:, which occurred later that day.
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4282:Linskey, Annie (July 10, 2012).
4223:Lopez, Ricardo (March 1, 2012).
4017:Lobianco, Tom (March 11, 2011).
3994:Hughes, Brian (March 12, 2011).
3876:"Domestic partner bill advances"
3764:Malik, Alia (January 28, 2008).
3611:Belczyk, Jaclyn (May 18, 2012).
3091:
2818:Langfitt, Frank (July 8, 2004).
2404:
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2080:April 29, 2015 – January 7, 2016
1358:
1128:Judge M. Brooke Murdock granted
1078:man whose partner had died. The
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4726:"Civil Marriage Protection Act"
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2109:April 2, 2014 – January 4, 2015
2051:May 18, 2016 – January 10, 2017
1450:the same day. Advocates held a
1334:lawmakers, including delegates
1007:. In 1973, it became the first
910:to legalize same-sex marriage.
860:has been legally recognized in
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4761:. May 18, 2012. Archived from
4315:Wagner, John (July 10, 2012).
3472:American Civil Liberties Union
2586:Smith, Van (October 3, 2013).
1192:Maryland State Bar Association
1060:American Civil Liberties Union
1025:Maryland Declaration of Rights
956:in his nine-month analysis of
934:prompted sharp criticism from
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5478:Same-sex marriage in Maryland
5437:The Portal (community center)
3796:"Equality Maryland Lobby Day"
3668:. gazette.net. Archived from
3634:Witte, Brian (May 18, 2012).
3359:. typepad.com. Archived from
2744:"Death of a Gay-Marriage Ban"
2417:
1993:January 7 – December 20, 2020
1778:3.2 million each year to the
1710:Civil Marriage Protection Act
1662:Civil Marriage Protection Act
1523:Civil Marriage Protection Act
1502:Civil Marriage Protection Act
1218:Conaway v. Deane & Polyak
1199:Conaway v. Deane & Polyak
1072:Deane & Polyak v. Conaway
943:Civil Marriage Protection Act
511:Timeline of same-sex marriage
5455:Beating of Chrissy Lee Polis
1935:March 11 – December 14, 2022
1793:programs and an increase in
1246:adoption by same-sex couples
1143:Attorney General of Maryland
1092:U.S. Army Medical Department
635:British Overseas Territories
7:
4690:United States Census Bureau
3843:AP Source (April 4, 2008).
3151:"Marriage measure rejected"
2928:. aclu.org. January 1, 2008
2336:
2022:April 5 – December 23, 2017
1262:in need of protection from
1052:Maryland House of Delegates
546:Divorce of same-sex couples
10:
5651:
3002:Murdock, Judge M. Brooke.
2976:Murdock, Judge M. Brooke.
2670:Murdock, Judge M. Brooke.
1964:March 8 – November 9, 2021
1906:March 9 – December 7, 2023
1823:, in addition to whatever
1596:
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902:and marked the first time
506:Same-sex union court cases
501:Same-sex union legislation
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4733:Maryland General Assembly
4051:. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
3009:. state.md.us. p. 19
2983:. state.md.us. p. 18
1742:, married six couples at
1571:Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr.
1173:. Consequently, Delegate
1021:Maryland General Assembly
962:Maryland Court of Appeals
929:of the General Assembly.
692:European Court of Justice
5620:LGBTQ rights in Maryland
5432:Pride Center of Maryland
5265:Northern Mariana Islands
3998:. Washingtonexaminer.com
3822:"House Bill 1345 (2008)"
3744:"Senate Bill 290 (2008)"
2677:. state.md.us. p. 2
1740:Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
1673:, former Vice President
1599:2012 Maryland Question 6
1563:Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr.
1137:the decision pending an
1056:constitutional amendment
1011:in the nation to define
868:representatives, led by
763:partnership certificates
3719:"House Bill 351 (2008)"
3233:"House Bill 919 (2007)"
2794:"House Bill 398 (1997)"
2772:"House Bill 609 (1997)"
2697:"Declaration of Rights"
2358:LGBT rights in Maryland
2332:for the survey of 1.56.
1531:Edwin Frederick O'Brien
1426:, along with delegates
1297:Ken Choe, ACLU attorney
921:that expressly defined
734:Courts have recognised
607:. May be registered in
5499:Gender Rights Maryland
3181:"House Bill 48 (2006)"
2850:"About the Plaintiffs"
2348:Gender Rights Maryland
2302:700 registered voters
2275:802 registered voters
2248:808 registered voters
1895:Do not know / refused
1850:Prince George's County
1755:
1657:
1593:Passage and referendum
1540:Prince George's County
1518:
1371:Prince George's County
1300:
1088:environmental engineer
996:
941:Before passage of the
541:Marriage privatization
5615:2013 in LGBTQ history
5298:domestic partnerships
4720:on November 12, 2012.
4346:elections.state.md.us
4229:The Los Angeles Times
3474:. September 18, 2007.
3300:on September 30, 2007
3266:on September 28, 2007
2648:. mgaleg.maryland.gov
2567:on September 15, 2012
2187:Public Policy Polling
2160:Public Policy Polling
1751:
1606:
1597:Further information:
1509:
1458:Domestic partnerships
1375:married in California
1325:socially conservative
1290:
1282:Human Rights Campaign
1229:Glenn T. Harrell, Jr.
1222:Maryland Constitution
987:
913:Upon the rise of the
601:Caribbean Netherlands
5547:Grace After Midnight
5255:District of Columbia
4553:on December 10, 2012
4263:on November 16, 2012
4177:The Washington Times
3563:on February 20, 2015
3504:on 28 February 2010.
3294:The Washington Blade
3260:The Washington Blade
3213:on February 18, 2011
3073:on September 8, 2012
2593:Baltimore City Paper
2442:on November 29, 2012
2299:January 12–16, 2011
2272:January 13–19, 2011
2218:January 23–26, 2012
2140:1,106 likely voters
2137:October 11–15, 2012
1808:and wedding-related
1723:counties in Maryland
1555:Emmett C. Burns, Jr.
1464:domestic partnership
1377:, had been denied a
1353:Bishop of Wilmington
1336:Emmett C. Burns, Jr.
1147:J. Joseph Curran Jr.
990:Maryland State House
900:gay rights activists
896:statewide referendum
551:Domestic partnership
5473:Maryland Question 6
5275:U.S. Virgin Islands
4048:The Washington Post
3942:The Washington Post
3802:on February 6, 2008
3672:on November 5, 2012
3666:Post-Newsweek Media
3640:The Huffington Post
3530:The Washington Post
3161:on January 11, 2012
3129:The Washington Post
3067:The Washington Post
3042:on October 20, 2014
2473:. December 21, 2011
2353:Maryland Question 6
2245:January 9–15, 2012
2214:The Washington Post
2133:The Washington Post
1880:Dates administered
1873:
1744:Baltimore City Hall
1280:. President of the
960:laws. In 2012, the
651:some tribal nations
566:Listings by country
376:Minimal recognition
4742:on March 21, 2013.
4607:Williams Institute
4498:. January 1, 2013.
4203:The New York Times
3971:The New York Times
3098:The Christian Post
2956:The New York Times
2723:www.buddybuddy.com
2699:. msa.maryland.gov
2471:Washingtonpost.com
2167:852 likely voters
1871:
1817:Williams Institute
1784:U.S. Census Bureau
1736:Mayor of Baltimore
1687:House of Delegates
1658:
1525:in 2011. Governor
1519:
1414:Legislative action
1242:dissenting opinion
1238:Lynne A. Battaglia
1234:sexual orientation
1210:intermediate court
997:
892:House of Delegates
886:, composed of the
801:Not yet in effect.
23:LGBT rights series
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4289:The Baltimore Sun
4256:The Baltimore Sun
4130:on April 22, 2012
4067:The Baltimore Sun
3886:on March 27, 2013
3880:The Baltimore Sun
3770:The Baltimore Sun
3470:(Press release).
3355:Leonard, Arthur.
2498:The Baltimore Sun
2343:Equality Maryland
2320:
2319:
1846:Montgomery County
1774:of approximately
1762:A study from the
1718:exclusive control
1702:John P. McDonough
1655:
1654:
1544:southern Maryland
1484:checking accounts
1428:Victor R. Ramirez
1121:In January 2006,
1064:Equality Maryland
1037:Montgomery County
1017:same-sex marriage
858:Same-sex marriage
855:
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605:Aruba and Curaçao
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