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Connecticut
Key Vote
Same-Sex Marriage
Project Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that redefines "marriage" as the legal union of two persons, guaranteeing equal protection under the law for same-sex couples.
NOTE: THIS IS A SUBSTITUTED BILL, MEANING THE LANGUAGE OF THE ORIGINAL BILL HAS BEEN REPLACED.
Official Title of Legislation:
SB 899: An Act Implementing the Guarantee of Equal Protection Under the Constitution of the State for Same Sex Couples
Highlights:
-Exempts members of the clergy from joining persons in marriage if it violates their right to free exercise of religion (Sec. 7).
-Grants people in civil unions the same benefits, protection, and responsibilities as married people under the law (Sec. 10).
-Allows civil unions that have not been dissolved or annulled before October 1, 2010 to be recognized as legal marriages (Sec. 12).
Full Text of Legislation (PDF Document)
Senate Passage: 04/22/2009 : Bill Passed 28 - 7 (Roll no. 151)
NOTE: THIS IS A SUBSTITUTED BILL, MEANING THE LANGUAGE OF THE ORIGINAL BILL HAS BEEN REPLACED. House Passage: 04/22/2009 : Bill Passed: 100 - 44 (Roll no. 98) Governor Passage: 04/23/2009 : Signed
Sponsor: Judiciary
Cosponsors:
PVS provides summaries for each version of the bill selected as a key vote. The summary does not necessarily reflect the final version of the bill. For further status information, call the Voter's Research Hotline at 1-888-VOTE-SMART (1-888-868-3762).
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