- 5/26/09: The California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, reinforcing the ban on same-sex marriage, but ordered that the marriages of the 18,000 couples married prior to the gay marriage ban be recognized.
- In May of 2008, California's Supreme Court ruled that banning same-sex marriage in the state was discriminatory. However, in November of 2009, the voter initiative Proposition 8 was passed, effectively striking down the court ruling. Marriage in California is now defined as between one man and one woman.
- Which other states allow gay marriage? Explore same-sex marriage laws by region.
Same-Sex Marriage In California
A Summary of Gay Marriage in California
By Ramon Johnson, About.com Guide
© David Paul Morris/Getty Images
Suggested Reading
Related Articles
- Anti-Gay California Marriage Amendment, Proposition 8 - Explaining Anti-Gay...
- Gay Marriage Jokes - Late-Night Jokes About Gay Marriage
- What Prop 8 Means For Same-Sex Marriage Everywhere - Myths About Propositio...
- Hawaii Supreme Court Same-Sex Ruling in 1999
- Gay Rights and Gay Marriage Timeline: Chronology of Events
Related Searches gay marriage ban same sex marriage same sex marriage laws voter initiative california supreme court one woman
Explore Gay Life
- About.com
- People & Relationships
- Gay Life
- Gay Men's Health
- Issues
- Same Sex Marriage
- Gay Marriage In California - Same Sex Marriage In California
©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.
A part of The New York Times Company.