(USA) - Because immigration law does not recognize same-sex couples, an American citizen would not be able to sponsor their partner if they are on a temporary visa, and in some cases registering for a domestic partnership could jeopardize a foreign national's status. And in the case of military couples, it could violate the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law and jeopardize their careers. The new state law creates a domestic partnership registry with the state, and will provide enhanced rights for same-sex couples, including hospital visitation rights, the ability to authorize autopsies and organ donations and inheritance rights when there is no will.
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