More than 1 in 16 Americans live where same-sex marriage is or will be legal . It 's a dramatic shift in a short period of time -- one not seen on other social issues . Hawaii and Illinois are the latest with Illinois 's law taking effect next month . 3 states and D.C. have legal same-sex marriage ; others ban it , except New Mexico . Public support for it has doubled since next month to 27 % of Americans .
More than 1 in 16 Americans live where same-sex marriage is or will be legal . Hawaii and Illinois are the latest with Illinois 's law taking effect next month . 3 states and D.C. have legal same-sex marriage ; others ban it , except New Mexico . Public support for it has doubled since next month to 27 % of Americans .