Hawaii civil unions bill passes state House, goes to Senate

[t0dd]

The state House yesterday passed a bill to legalize civil unions among same-sex partners, a vote several lawmakers believe will help end discrimination against gays and lesbians in Hawaii.

The bill, which now moves to the state Senate, would grant partners in civil unions the same benefits, protections and responsibilities as married couples under state law. The state would also recognize civil unions, domestic partnerships and same-sex marriages performed in other states.

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http://www.queerty.com/civil-unions-seem-likely-for-hawaii-20090127/ "Civil Unions Seem Likely For Hawaii"

http://www.proudparenting.com/node/2646 "Hawaii civil unions bill passes state House, goes to Senate"

[bluedawg12]

1. Thank you for the up date.

[jkshaw]

2. This is great new t0dd!

[tbyg52]

3. That's great!

If I had any hearts left to give out, I'd give you one for that information! :hug: