{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"9351.4","citation":"Gov. Code, § 9351.4","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT [8902. - 10606.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-2"},{"name":"PART 1. LEGISLATURE [8902. - 9937.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-2/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3.5. Retirement of Legislators [9350. - 9378.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-2/part-1/chapter-3.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [9350. - 9351.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-2/part-1/chapter-3.5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 833, Sec. 1.   (SB 987)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>All references to “spouse,” “surviving spouse,” or “marriage” in this chapter apply equally to a domestic partner or domestic partnership, as defined in Section <a href=\"/fam/297\">297</a> of the Family Code, and all rights and responsibilities granted to a spouse or surviving spouse shall be granted equally to a domestic partner to the extent provided by Section <a href=\"/fam/297.5\">297.5</a> of the Family Code.</p>","text":"All references to “spouse,” “surviving spouse,” or “marriage” in this chapter apply equally to a domestic partner or domestic partnership, as defined in Section 297 of the Family Code, and all rights and responsibilities granted to a spouse or surviving spouse shall be granted equally to a domestic partner to the extent provided by Section 297.5 of the Family Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/definitions-and-general-provisions-9351-4","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}