Oregon to Recognize Out-of-State Gay Marriages
In states where it's legal
The state of Oregon will now recognize the marriages of same-sex couples who legally wed out of state.
In a memo sent to all state agencies today, state Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan says any gay couple who wed in a state where same-sex marriage is legal will now be eligible for the same benefits as any other married couple.
"Oregon agencies must recognize all out-of-state marriages for the purposes of administering state programs," Jordan writes. "That includes legal, same sex marriages performed in other states and countries."
