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Domestic partnership in Ohio

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Several jurisdictions in the U.S. state of Ohio have established domestic partnerships for same-sex couples. The fate of these partnerships remains uncertain since marriage has become available to all couples.[1]

Local level

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Map of Ohio counties, cities, and villages that offer domestic partner benefits either county-wide or in particular cities. Note: Map may not list all current localities.
  City or village offers domestic partner benefits
  County-wide partner benefits through domestic partnership
  County, city, or village does not offer domestic partner benefits

Columbus

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In December 1998, the Columbus City Council approved benefits for domestic partners, then two months later unanimously repealed them after residents threatened a referendum.[2]

On July 30, 2012, the Columbus City Council approved benefits for domestic partners. It went into effect on August 29, 2012.[3]

Cleveland Heights

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On April 15, 2002, the Cleveland Heights City Council approved, by a 6-1 vote, of a domestic partnership registry for cities employees. It went into effect on May 15, 2002.[4][5]

On November 4, 2003, voters in Cleveland Heights approved Issue 35, which created a municipal domestic partnership registry in the city. The domestic partnership registry went into effect on January 26, 2004.[6]

Toledo

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On November 13, 2007, the Toledo City Council approved, by a 10-2 vote, of a domestic partnership registry in the city. On November 21, 2007, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner signed it into law. It went into effect on December 21, 2007.[7][8]

Cleveland

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On December 8, 2008, the Cleveland City Council approved, by a 13-7 vote, of a domestic partnership registry in the city. On December 10, 2008, Mayor Frank G. Jackson signed it into law. It went into effect on April 9, 2009.[9][10]

Yellow Springs

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On September 8 and September 21, 2009, the Yellow Springs Village Council voted 5–0 in favor of a domestic partnership registry in the city.[11][12]

Franklin County

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On August 18, 2009, the Franklin County commissioners approved of a domestic partnership registry in the county. It went into effect on January 1, 2010.[13]

Athens

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On July 1, 2011, the Athens City Council approved of a domestic partnership registry in the city. It went into effect on June 16, 2011.[14][15]

Dayton

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On May 2, 2012, the Dayton City Council unanimously approves of a domestic partnership registry in the city. It went into effect on June 1, 2012.[16]

Cincinnati

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On May 2, 2012, the Cincinnati City Council approved, by an 8-1 vote, of a domestic partnership registry in the city. It went into effect on June 1, 2012.[16]

Cuyahoga County

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On February 14, 2012, the Cuyahoga County Council approved, by a 6-4 vote, of a domestic partnership registry in the county.[17]

Oberlin

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On September 21, 2012, the Oberlin City Council unanimously approves of a domestic partnership registry in the city. It went into effect on October 17, 2012.[18]

Lakewood

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In October 2013, the city of Lakewood said it would extend domestic partnerships benefits in the city in 2014.[19]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Bernard, Tara Siegel (June 28, 2015). "Fate of Domestic Partnerships in Question". The New York Times. New York Times. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
  2. ^ Columbus, Ohio commission ignites domestic partner debate
  3. ^ Columbus opens Ohio’s seventh domestic partner registry
  4. ^ Cleveland Heights Domestic Partner Ordinance
  5. ^ United States of America OHIO
  6. ^ "Domestic Partner Registration". All Families Count!. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  7. ^ New Domestic Partnership Registry in Toledo Archived March 3, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Finkbeiner signs domestic-partner registry into law
  9. ^ Cleveland council votes to enact domestic partner registry
  10. ^ Registration for domestic partnerships
  11. ^ IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS September 21, 2009
  12. ^ Council approves partner registry
  13. ^ Same-Sex and Unwed Partners of Employees to Receive Benefits
  14. ^ Athens passes partner registry and hate crime law
  15. ^ City to start registering domestic partners
  16. ^ a b Dayton, Cincinnati approve domestic partnership measures
  17. ^ Joshua Gunter, Plain Dealer file photo. "Cuyahoga County approves domestic partner benefits". cleveland.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  18. ^ Filed on (September 21, 2012). "Oberlin Council approves domestic partner registry - Chronicle-Telegram". Chronicle.northcoastnow.com. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
  19. ^ "Lakewood joins handful of Ohio cities offering benefits to same-sex domestic partners". 8 October 2013.