April 1, 2009
Sweden Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

begaylittlebird:

The proposal was approved by a 261 to 22 vote, with 16 abstentions.

The new legislation is to take effect as of May 1, and replaces the legislation approved in 1995 that allows same-sex couples to form a union in Sweden via registered partnership.

Thanks for the early birthday present, Sweden! I only wish other countries (COUGHLIKEOURSCOUGH) would do the same. -LM

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