Same-sex marriage in Illinois
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Although Illinois does not currently have a civil union law, the 2005 Illinois Policy Survey (conducted by Northern Illinois University) revealed that 31% of residents supported same-sex marriage, while an additional 34% supported civil unions.[1]
Governor Rod Blagojevich has stated no opposition to same-sex marriage or civil unions. On February 22, 2007, State Representative Greg Harris introduced the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act in the Illinois State House of Representatives, which act would have provided for same-sex marriage in the state.[2] The bill died in committee.[3]
House Bill 1826 would create the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Unions Act. Under the bill, the creation, benefits, and dissolution of civil unions would be essentially identical to marriage.[4] The bill did not pass before the regular session ended on May 30, 2008, and is not likely to pass during the fall veto session.[5]
A nearly identical bill, Senate Bill 2436, was introduced in the state Senate by Sen. David Koehler, but died in committee.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ "Illinois Policy Service 2005", 2005-02-17. Retrieved on 2007-12-26.
- ^ "Gay Rep introduces marriage bill in Illinois", 2007-02-23. Retrieved on 2007-12-26.
- ^ House Bill 1615 - Bill Status. Retrieved on 2008-02-16.
- ^ House Bill 1826. Retrieved on 2008-02-16.
- ^ House Bill 1826 - Bill Status. Retrieved on 2008-05-24.
- ^ Senate Bill 2436 - Bill Status.
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