He stays his decision on March 19 .
February 12 : U.S. District Court Judge John G. Heyburn rules that Kentucky must recognize same - sex marriages from other jurisdictions .
John G. Heyburn stays John G. Heyburn 's decision on March 19 .
February 12 : U.S. District Court Judge John G. Heyburn rules that Kentucky must recognize same - sex marriages from other jurisdictions .