LGBT rights in Oregon
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in the U.S.
state of Oregon have many legal protections. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in the state. Same-sex couples in domestic partnerships have the same rights available to opposite-sex married couples under state law.
Oregon has provided benefits to sames-sex partners of state employees since 1998.
survey found that 48% of Oregon voters thought that same-sex marriage should be legal, while 42% thought it should be illegal and 11% were not sure. A separate question on the same survey found that 76% of Oregon voters supported the legal recognition of same-sex couples, with 43% supporting same-sex marriage, 33% supporting civil unions but not marriage, 22% favoring no legal recognition and 1% not sure.
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state of Oregon have many legal protections. Same-sex sexual activity is legal in the state. Same-sex couples in domestic partnerships have the same rights available to opposite-sex married couples under state law.
Recognition of same-sex marriage
Domestic partnerships for same-sex couples have been available since February 4, 2008, when the law allowing such recognition took effect. Same-sex marriage is prohibited by the state cosntitution.Oregon has provided benefits to sames-sex partners of state employees since 1998.
Discrimination protection
Oregon bans discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.Public opinion
A June 2011 Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling
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survey found that 48% of Oregon voters thought that same-sex marriage should be legal, while 42% thought it should be illegal and 11% were not sure. A separate question on the same survey found that 76% of Oregon voters supported the legal recognition of same-sex couples, with 43% supporting same-sex marriage, 33% supporting civil unions but not marriage, 22% favoring no legal recognition and 1% not sure.