Some states have legalized same-sex marriages. In 2004, Massachusetts became the first state to do so. As of 2013, 14 states, Washington, DC, and three Native American tribes (tribal law difers from state and federal law) have passed Freedom to Marry acts. Other states and cities have legally recognized certain unrelated people in caring relationships who live together in a household as a “family.” These laws pertaining to “domestic partnerships,” “reciprocal partnerships,” or “civil unions” are intended to provide same-sex couples, foster parents, related pairs (mother/daughter, two brothers), and stepfamilies with rights and privileges related to health insurance policies, medical and educational decisions, employment leave policies, employment benefits, annuities, and pensions