When was same-sex marriage legal in Illinois?

When was same-sex marriage legal in Illinois?

When will Illinois recognize the freedom to marry for same-sex couples? The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act and all of its provisions took effect on June 1, 2014.

What is the same-sex marriage bill?

The bill, HB 6595, would grant same-sex couples “[a]ll benefits and protections as are granted to spouses in a marriage,” including the ability to jointly adopt, inherit property, obtain tax benefits, and share insurance, health, and pension benefits.

Does Illinois support same-sex marriage?

Full marriage equality is now available in Illinois, as a matter of both state and federal law. For Illinois, the new Act is a significant step forward, not just in its grant of full equality to same-sex couples who wish to marry, but in its decision to keep civil unions without regard to the gender of the parties.

Is gender identity a protected class in Illinois?

Although gender identity or gender expression is not specifically listed in the act as a protected category, according to the Illinois Department of Human Rights, state law protects actual or perceived gender identity under the current hate crimes law by including it as a provision of sexual orientation.

How do I get HRT in Illinois?

Your First Appointment

1. Arrive at the health center and check-in.
2. Meet with a Reproductive Health Assistant to review your medical history.
3. Meet with your provider to discuss your goals and begin treatment.
4. Meet with our Behavioral Health team (optional)
5. Return for follow-up care.

When did the Illinois same sex marriage law go into effect?

The law went into effect on June 1, 2014, enabling same-sex couples to request marriage licenses on that date and perform ceremonies, after the mandatory one-day waiting period, from June 2, 2014, although a court allowed a same-sex couple to be married on November 27, 2013.

Can a same sex couple get a civil union?

The law allows both same-sex and opposite-sex couples to form civil unions and provides state recognition of substantially similar legal relationships, including same-sex marriages and civil unions, entered into in other jurisdictions. 4.1 Response to decision in Lee v. Orr

When was the Illinois civil unions bill introduced?

Representative Greg Harris introduced the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Unions Bill on February 23, 2007. It aimed to make the creation, benefits, and dissolution of civil unions essentially identical to marriage. The bill was not brought to a vote before the full House.