Does Hawaii recognize civil union?

Civil union partners will receive all spousal rights and duties under Hawai`i law. But civil unions still do NOT equal marriage. True equality for same-sex couples requires marriage equality.

What are the benefits of a civil union?

The benefits of civil unions include the following:

• Inheritance rights, or the right to automatically inherit from your spouse after he or she dies;
• Bereavement leave to mourn for your spouse;
• Right to your spouse’s employment benefits, including health insurance;

What is a civil union in Hawaii?

Civil unions are not marriage by another name, but they do provide critical rights and responsibilities necessary to protect the families of couples who cannot or choose not to be married. Unlike in other states, Hawaii’s Constitution prevents the Hawaii Supreme Court from granting same-sex couples the right to marry.

Can a domestic partner join a civil union in Hawaii?

Since January 1, 2012, the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (“EUTF”) permits employee-beneficiaries (eligible public employees and retirees) to enroll domestic partners or civil union partners as Dependent-beneficiaries in the EUTF’s health benefits plans. This information sheet gives general information concerning such enrollments.

The benefits of civil unions include the following: 1 Inheritance rights, or the right to automatically inherit from your spouse after he or she dies; 2 Bereavement leave to mourn for your spouse; 3 Right to your spouse’s employment benefits, including health insurance; 4 Automatic designation as next-of-kin by medical professionals;

Are there any states that allow civil unions?

Several states have expanded the legal rights available to spouses in same-sex relationships through civil unions and domestic partnerships. Five states allow for civil unions: Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Vermont and New Jersey.

What’s the difference between a civil union and marriage?

The main differences between marriages and civil unions concern how those unions are treated by other states and the federal government. Marriage law is decided by the states, but has implications in federal law. Spouses can file taxes jointly and have rights to each other’s Social Security and Medicaid benefits.

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