Wham, bam, thank you, Washington. An estimated 100 couples took advantage of the Pacific Northwest state's new domestic partnership law.

Under the law, which went into effect yesterday, cohabitating queer couples can enjoy many marriage-esque rights, including inheritance, hospital visitation and the ever-important autopsy authorization. Ring a ling!

64-year old Jim Malatak and his younger beau, 53-year old Rick Sturgill were the first couple registered yesterday. Malatak rejoiced after sharing a civil kiss with his main man, calling the historic event, " Wonderful. Supremely wonderful. I hope this can be the model for young gays coming up."

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