Does Nevada Recognize Wisconsin Registered Domestic Partnerships?

No. Nevada does not recognize domestic partnerships registered in other states, including Wisconsin.

Nevada's Legal Framework

• Domestic Partnership (NV): Created 2009 (SB 283). Available to same-sex AND opposite-sex couples. Grants nearly all state-level marital rights: hospital visitation, medical decisions, inheritance, property, wrongful death, state tax filing.
• Marriage: Legal for same-sex couples since 2014 (Sevcik v. Sandoval / Obergefell 2015). Full federal + state recognition.
• Out-of-State Partnerships: Nevada statutes (NRS 122A) only recognize Nevada-registered partnerships. No reciprocity provision for other states' domestic partnerships or civil unions.

Wisconsin's Domestic Partnership (2009-2018)

• Created 2009 (Budget Bill Act 28). Limited benefits: state employee health insurance, hospital visitation, inheritance (no will), family leave.
• Ended April 1, 2018 — no new registrations after same-sex marriage legalized (Wolf v. Walker 2014, Obergefell 2015). Existing registrations grandfathered but not portable.

Practical Implications for Wisconsin Couples in Nevada

Recommended Actions

1. Marry: Full recognition everywhere (federal + all states)
2. Register NV Domestic Partnership: If marriage undesired. File at Clark County Clerk (Las Vegas) or Washoe County Clerk (Reno). $100 fee. Requirements: 18+, unmarried, not closely related, share residence.
3. Legal Documents: Durable power of attorney (medical/financial), advance directive, will, HIPAA authorization — valid across states
4. Consult LGBTQ+-competent attorney: For estate planning, property, family law

Federal Note

Even Nevada DPs lack federal recognition (Social Security, taxes, immigration, veterans benefits). Marriage is the only fully portable status.