Nevada’s secretary of state says more than 1,000 couples have registered as domestic partners since a new law this month provided many of the same rights of married couples to gay and straight partners. The law took effect Oct. 1, and more than 700 couples pre-registered and picked up their certificates that day. Nevada’s constitution bans gay marriage, but the partnership law extends certain rights previously enjoyed by only married couples to couples who live together. That includes community property and the right to seek financial support after a breakup. The measure was vetoed by Gov. Jim Gibbons, but overridden by lawmakers in May.

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