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English (en): Laws regarding same-sex partnership in the United States 1
Civil unions granting privileges similar to marriage for same-sex domestic partners 2
Domestic partnership granting limited/enumerated privileges
State grants benefits to state employees
Same-sex unions not provided

1 Not recognized by the federal government. However, same-sex marriage is legal nationwide (excluding American Samoa and some Native American tribal jurisdictions) and is recognized by the federal government.

2 Domestic partnerships in Washington are only available when at least one of the partners is 62 years of age or older.
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19 December 2013