Several jurisdictions in the U.S. state of Ohio have established domestic partnerships for same-sex couples. The fate of these partnerships remains uncertain since marriage has become available to all couples.
Local level
Columbus In December 1998, the Columbus City Council approved benefits for domestic partners, then two months later unanimously repealed them after residents threatened a referendum.Columbus, Ohio commission ignites domestic partner debate
On July 30, 2012, the Columbus City Council approved benefits for domestic partners. It went into effect on August 29, 2012.Columbus opens Ohio’s seventh domestic partner registry
Cleveland Heights On April 15, 2002, the Cleveland Heights City Council approved, by a 6–1 vote, of a domestic partnership registry for cities employees. It went into effect on May 15, 2002.Cleveland Heights Domestic Partner OrdinanceUnited States of America OHIO
On November 4, 2003, voters in Cleveland Heights approved Issue 35, which created a municipal domestic partnership registry in the city. The domestic partnership registry went into effect on January 26, 2004.
Toledo On November 13, 2007, the Toledo City Council approved, by a 10–2 vote, of a domestic partnership registry in the city. On November 21, 2007, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner signed it into law. It went into effect on December 21, 2007.New Domestic Partnership Registry in Toledo Finkbeiner signs domestic-partner registry into law
Cleveland On December 8, 2008, the Cleveland City Council approved, by a 13–7 vote, of a domestic partnership registry in the city. On December 10, 2008, Mayor Frank G. Jackson signed it into law. It went into effect on April 9, 2009.Cleveland council votes to enact domestic partner registryRegistration for domestic partnerships
Yellow Springs On September 8 and September 21, 2009, the Yellow Springs Village Council voted 5–0 in favor of a domestic partnership registry in the city.IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS September 21, 2009Council approves partner registry
Franklin County On August 18, 2009, the Franklin County commissioners approved of a domestic partnership registry in the county. It went into effect on January 1, 2010.Same-Sex and Unwed Partners of Employees to Receive Benefits
Athens On July 1, 2011, the Athens City Council approved of a domestic partnership registry in the city. It went into effect on June 16, 2011.Athens passes partner registry and hate crime lawCity to start registering domestic partners
Dayton On May 2, 2012, the Dayton City Council unanimously approves of a domestic partnership registry in the city. It went into effect on June 1, 2012.Dayton, Cincinnati approve domestic partnership measures
Cincinnati On May 2, 2012, the Cincinnati City Council approved, by an 8–1 vote, of a domestic partnership registry in the city. It went into effect on June 1, 2012.
Cuyahoga County On February 14, 2012, the Cuyahoga County Council approved, by a 6–4 vote, of a domestic partnership registry in the county.
Oberlin On September 21, 2012, the Oberlin City Council unanimously approves of a domestic partnership registry in the city. It went into effect on October 17, 2012.
Lakewood In October 2013, the city of Lakewood said it would extend domestic partnerships benefits in the city in 2014.
See also LGBT rights in Ohio Same-sex marriage in Ohio
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