Entry #2596: Same-sex marriage in Lithuania

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RegionLithuania
IssueSame-sex marriage
StatusUnrecognized, same-sex marriage and civil unions banned
Start DateOct 25, 1992
End Datenow
DescriptionConstitutionally banned since 1992. A bill that would have allowed civil unions with limited rights for same-sex couples would have been discussed soon in the Parliament but that was taken off the schedule. A court in 2023 stated that a same-sex couple who married abroad cannot register their marriage.
Sourceshttps://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalActPrint/lt?jfwid=rivwzvpvg&documentId=TAIS.211295&category=TAD https://www.delfi.lt/news/daily/lithuania/civilines-sajungos-pataisos-isbrauktos-is-seimo-darbu-programos-uz-balsavo-ir-valdantieji-96121589


Revision History (10)

Revision by Unknownmiles. Changing/ fixing status

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueNot legalUnrecognized, same-sex marriage and civil unions banned
Start Date(NONE)Oct 25, 1992
NoteConstitutionally banned since 1992. A bill that will allow civil unions with limited rights for same-sex couples will be discussed soon in the Parliament. A court in 2023 stated that a same-sex couple who married abroad cannot register their marriage.Constitutionally banned since 1992. A bill that would have allowed civil unions with limited rights for same-sex couples would have been discussed soon in the Parliament but that was taken off the schedule.
A court in 2023 stated that a same-sex couple who married abroad cannot register their marriage.
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Constitutionally banned since 1992. A bill that will allow civil unions with limited rights for same-sex couples will be discussed soon in the Parliament. A court in 2023 stated that a same-sex couple who married abroad cannot register their marriage. would have allowed civil unions with limited rights for same-sex couples would have been discussed soon in the Parliament but that was taken off the schedule. A court in 2023 stated that a same-sex couple who married abroad cannot register their marriage.
Sourceshttp://www.lgl.lt/en/?p=17403


https://t.co/m1oCNOg5WL


https://www.quora.com/How-many-countries-will-legalize-same-sex-marriage-by-2030
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalActPrint/lt?jfwid=rivwzvpvg&documentId=TAIS.211295&category=TAD

https://www.delfi.lt/news/daily/lithuania/civilines-sajungos-pataisos-isbrauktos-is-seimo-darbu-programos-uz-balsavo-ir-valdantieji-96121589
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http://www.lgl.lt/en/?p=17403 https://t.co/m1oCNOg5WL https://www.quora.com/How-many-countries-will-legalize-same-sex-marriage-by-2030 https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalActPrint/lt?jfwid=rivwzvpvg&documentId=TAIS.211295&category=TAD https://www.delfi.lt/news/daily/lithuania/civilines-sajungos-pataisos-isbrauktos-is-seimo-darbu-programos-uz-balsavo-ir-valdantieji-96121589

Revision by Doomdorm64. Adding constitutional ban

Old Value New Value
ValueUnrecognizedNot legal
NoteA bill that will allow civil unions with limited rights for same sex couples will be discussed soon in the Parliament. A court in 2023 stated that a same-sex couple who married abroad cannot register their marriage.Constitutionally banned since 1992. A bill that will allow civil unions with limited rights for same-sex couples will be discussed soon in the Parliament. A court in 2023 stated that a same-sex couple who married abroad cannot register their marriage.
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A bill that will allow civil unions with limited rights for same sex couples will be discussed soon in the Parliament. A court in 2023 stated that a same-sex couple who married abroad cannot register their marriage. Constitutionally banned since 1992. A bill that will allow civil unions with limited rights for same-sex couples will be discussed soon in the Parliament. A court in 2023 stated that a same-sex couple who married abroad cannot register their marriage.

Revision by Samuel_NOT_Samuele. added

Old Value New Value
ValueForeign same-sex marriages recognized onlyUnrecognized
NoteCohabitation agreement pending. Gay marriage pending. Foreign same sex marriage recognized under EU law.A bill that will allow civil unions with limited rights for same sex couples will be discussed soon in the Parliament. A court in 2023 stated that a same-sex couple who married abroad cannot register their marriage.
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Cohabitation agreement pending. Gay marriage pending. Foreign same sex marriage recognized under EU law. A bill that will allow civil unions with limited rights for same sex couples will be discussed soon in the Parliament. A court in 2023 stated that a same-sex couple who married abroad cannot register their marriage.
Reports (1)
  • Sources are invalid or broken "The second link leads to an article about Romania, not Lithuania."

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value New Value
ValueUnrecognizedForeign same-sex marriages recognized only
NoteCohabitation agreement pending. Gay marriage pending.Cohabitation agreement pending. Gay marriage pending. Foreign same sex marriage recognized under EU law.
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Cohabitation agreement pending. Gay marriage pending. Foreign same sex marriage recognized under EU law.
Reports (3)
  • Other "Same-sex marriage constitutionally banned."
  • Newer law has been passed "Lithuania has no laws regarding this"
  • Status is not correct "Same sex marriage is not recognised from other countries of the EU https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/family/couple/registered-partners/index_pt.htm"

Revision by Ausyk

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Sourceshttp://www.lgl.lt/en/?p=17403


https://t.co/m1oCNOg5WL
http://www.lgl.lt/en/?p=17403


https://t.co/m1oCNOg5WL


https://www.quora.com/How-many-countries-will-legalize-same-sex-marriage-by-2030
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http://www.lgl.lt/en/?p=17403 https://t.co/m1oCNOg5WL http://www.lgl.lt/en/?p=17403 https://t.co/m1oCNOg5WL https://www.quora.com/How-many-countries-will-legalize-same-sex-marriage-by-2030

Revision by Ausyk

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NoteCohabitation agreement pending.Cohabitation agreement pending. Gay marriage pending.
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Cohabitation agreement pending. Gay marriage pending.
Sourceshttp://www.lgl.lt/en/?p=17403http://www.lgl.lt/en/?p=17403


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Revision by Ausyk

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Start DateFeb 1, 2018(NONE)

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value New Value
ValueNot legalUnrecognized
Start DateJan 1, 1992Feb 1, 2018
SourcesNohttp://www.lgl.lt/en/?p=17403
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Revision by Ausyk

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Start Date(NONE)Jan 1, 1992

Revision by Ausyk

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueUnrecognizedNot legal
NoteNoCohabitation agreement pending.
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No Cohabitation agreement pending.

Ausyk created this entry.