civil union (L35)
(L35)
Statements
Senses
L35-S1
| English | A secular marriage conducted by an officer of the state, as opposed to a member of the clergy. |
Statements about L35-S1
L35-S2
| English | A legal union established primarily to provide recognition for same-gender couples, while reserving marriage (and rights associated with marriage) for man-woman couples perceived as heterosexual. |
Statements about L35-S2
Formal recognition of committed lesbian and gay relationships by the state of Vermont. Civil unions confer upon same-sex couples the same rights available to married couples under Vermont law in such areas as state taxes, medical decisions and estate planning. (English)