New Jersey: On December 14, 2006 the New jersey legislature approved a bill allowing same-sex civil unions民事结合. Civil Unions became available in New Jersey in February 2007.
California: Gay and lesbian couples can register as domestic partners in California. Couples who register are eligible for many of the same state rights as heterosexual married couples, but only in the state of California. The rights of civil unions do not transfer from state to state like marriage does.
Hawaii offers reciprocal beneficiary rights to same-sex couples. Some of the rights granted are: inheritance without a will, ability to sue for the wrongful death, hospital visitation and health care decisions.
Maine instituted a domestic partner registry in 2004. Maine's law mostly benefits couples if one dies: inheritance without a will, the right to make funeral arrangements and the ability to be named guardian if partner becomes incapacitated.
Washington State offers registered gay and lesbian couples all the rights of marriage via domestic partnerships.
Nevada domestic partnerships offer all of the same state wide benefits of marriage.
Oregon offers a comprehensive domestic partnership law that offers all the state benefits of marriage.
