Is gay marriage legal in minnesota

Same-sex marriage has been fully recognized in the U.S. state of Minnesota since August 1, Same-sex marriages have been recognized if performed in other jurisdictions since July 1, , and the state began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples on August 1.

The amendment failed in the elections, but in , former Gov. Mark Dayton signed a bill into law making Minnesota’s marriage law gender-neutral. The bill went into effect on Aug. 1, making Minnesota the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage.