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Same-Sex Marriage

Delaware became the second state to adopt same-sex marriage this week, making it the 11th state, along with the District of Columbia, to allow marriage between same-sex couples. The Minnesota and Illinois legislatures are actively considering bills that would authorize same-sex marriage. More

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect

Approximately 112 bills in 35 states have been introduced in the 2013 legislative session on the reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect. Eight bills have been enacted. More

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!Defining Marriage: Defense of Marriage Acts and Same-Sex Marriage LawsReports5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1643016430Overview of same-sex marriage, civil unions and domestic partnerships.
!Civil Unions and Domestic Partnership StatutesReports5/3/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1644416444Civil Unions and Domestic Partnership Statutes
!Same Sex Marriage LawsReports5/3/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2437824378Overview of state same sex marriage laws
State Laws Limiting Marriage to Opposite-Sex CouplesReports3/20/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2437924379Overview of state laws defining marriage
Legislative Summit 2012 Human Services and Welfare Committee SessionsMeetings8/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2518625186NCSL Human Services and Welfare Committee agenda, handouts and presentations from Legislative Summit
Federal Appeals Court Invalidates California Ban on Same-Sex MarriageArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2427424274Read more on the recent ruling.
[SL Mag] Same Sex ReduxArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2002720027How did same sex marrige re-emerge as one of the most vexing social issues facing lawmakers?
Marriage Issues-Family LawReports2/23/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=42544254Common law marriage, same sex marriage, covenant marriage, pre-marital counseling, marriage licenses
States Offering Benefits for Same-sex Partners of State EmployeesReports9/30/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1631516315List of states offering benefits for same-sex partners of state employees.
LegisBrief: Same-Sex Marriage: November/December 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/20/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1633016330Legisbrief on same-sex marriage
Common Law MarriageReports5/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=42654265common law marriage information
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