Tagged: same-sex marriage

Senate Approval
6:25 pm
Thu February 14, 2013

Same-Sex Marriage Bill Advances in Illinois

The Illinois Capitol Building

The Illinois Senate approved same-sex marriage legislation (SB 10) during a vote that was intentionally scheduled for Valentine's Day.

Supporters of same-sex marriage said Illinois law should treat citizens who want to get married equally — regardless of their sexual orientation.

But opponents of the measure said it will outlaw what they call "sincerely held religious beliefs."

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