NY to Recognize Out of State Gay Marriages

Filed Under Gay Marriage, Legal, Politics, Relationships | May 29th, 2008 

New York state will recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries where the unions are legal.

The New York Civil Liberties Union today applauded Gov. David Paterson’s leadership in recognizing the marriages of gay and lesbian couples entered into outside of New York State. In response to a NYCLU victory in the case Martinez v. County of Monroe, the governor has directed all state agencies to follow the law and begin to revise their policies and regulations to recognize marriages of same-sex couples performed in other jurisdictions, including Massachusetts, California and Canada.

Related News Links:
- NY Governor’s Site Audio (MP3): Governor Paterson discuss the directive to agencies on marriage equality
- Via Canada.com: NY to recognize Canadian gay marriages
- Via IHT: NY agencies to recognize gay marriages performed in states, countries where it is legal