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Moving Toward Equality in Illinois

On March 5, 2009, the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act (House Bill 2234) was passed by the House Youth and Family Committee and is now pending in the House.  The bill, introduced by Representative Greg Harris, would permit couples (lesbian, gay or heterosexual) to enter into civil
unions and receive the same rights and responsibilities given to married
couples under state law.  Please take 30 seconds to tell Springfield that it is time to take a step toward equality by clicking here. Read More »