Washington DC Sex Laws

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*** Current through laws effective as of May 19, 2014, and through D.C. Act 20-306 ***

DIVISION V.  LOCAL BUSINESS AFFAIRS  
TITLE 32.  LABOR  
CHAPTER 7.  HEALTH CARE BENEFITS EXPANSION

D.C. Code § 32-702  (2014)

§ 32-702. Domestic partnership registration and termination procedures


   (a) To establish the existence of a domestic partnership and to qualify for benefits under §§ 32-704, 32-705, and 32-706, persons shall register as domestic partners by executing a declaration of domestic partnership to be filed with the Mayor. For the purposes of this section, the declaration shall be signed by the domestic partners and shall affirm under penalty of perjury that each domestic partner:

      (1) Is at least 18 years old and competent to contract;

      (2) Is the sole domestic partner of the other person; and

      (3) Is not married.

*** Current through laws effective as of May 19, 2014, and through D.C. Act 20-306 ***

DIVISION VIII.  GENERAL LAWS  
TITLE 46.  DOMESTIC RELATIONS  
SUBTITLE I.  GENERAL  
CHAPTER 4.  MARRIAGE

D.C. Code § 46-401  (2014)

§ 46-401. Equal access to marriage


   (a) Marriage is the legally recognized union of 2 persons. Any person may enter into a marriage in the District of Columbia with another person, regardless of gender, unless the marriage is expressly prohibited by § 46-401.01 or § 46-403.

On December 1, 2009 the Religious Freedom And Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act 2009 passed by a vote of 11-2 on the first reading. The second reading was voted on December 15, 2009. The measure passed by a vote of 11-2. The bill has received the Mayor's signature and was not successfully challenged during the "30 day Congressional review period." Thus, the bill became law effective 3 March 2010. Same-sex marriages are now performed in the District of Columbia.[103]

Issues marriage licenses

Since 6 July 2009, DC recognizes same-sex marriages that were performed in a state or country where they are legal.

Other relationship recognition for same-sex couples: Domestic partnership in the District of Columbia.