Thursday, April 16, 2009

IL Legislature Considers Civil Union Bill

Illinois House Bill 2234, if passed, would create civil unions available for same-sex partners with the same rights and responsibilities of marriage. It also provides that same-sex marriages and civil unions performed in other jurisdictions would be recognized as civil unions in Illinois.

The Chicago Tribune has an interesting article about why civil unions are preferred for at least some citizens of Illinois.

Full text of the bill available here. Bill was originally sponsored by Rep. Greg Harris (D- Chicago).
[Thanks to Pam's House Blend for the heads up.]

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