Marriage Equality By mmunger Oct 1, 1993 Don't Ask, Don't Tell Passed Sep 21, 1996 Defense of Marriage Act Passed Defense of Marriage Act was passed on 21 September, 1996. This law declared marriage as strictly between a man and a woman. May 17, 2004 Same-Sex Marriage Recognized in Massachusetts Same-sex marriage is recognized in Massachusetts Jul 30, 2004 Domestic Partnerships Established in Maine Jan 1, 2005 Domestic Partnerships Recognized in California Jul 10, 2007 Domestic Partnerships Established in New Jersey Oct 28, 2007 Same-Sex Marriage in Connecticut Feb 1, 2008 Domestic Partnership Bill Passed in Oregon Nov 4, 2008 Prop 8 Passes in California Jan 1, 2009 Domestic Partnership Recognized in Washington Apr 7, 2009 Same-Sex Marriage Vermont Apr 24, 2009 Same-Sex Marriage Legal in Iowa Jan 1, 2010 Same-Sex Marriage in New Hampshire Mar 3, 2010 Same-Sex Marriage in D.C. Jan 4, 2011 Same-Sex Marriage in New Mexico Jul 24, 2011 Same-Sex Marriage in New York Sep 20, 2011 Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell Mar 26, 2013 Hollingsworth v. Perry - Supreme Court Trial
