In some states, a domestic partnership is a legally recognized relationship between members of a same-sex couple, with rights similar to those of a marriage relationship.
In Florida, domestic partnerships are not recognized at the state level as a legal status equivalent to marriage. However, some local jurisdictions within Florida may offer domestic partnership registries that provide certain legal rights and benefits. These rights can vary by locality but may include health care facility visitation, health benefits for domestic partners of city employees, and decision-making in certain medical situations. It's important to note that these local regulations do not equate to statewide recognition, and the rights conferred by domestic partnerships in Florida are generally more limited than those associated with marriage. Same-sex marriage has been legally recognized in Florida since January 6, 2015, following a federal court ruling, and it provides same-sex couples with the same legal rights as opposite-sex married couples under both state and federal law.