Sun, 20 May 2012 15:17:39 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.schondorflaw.com/what-is-the-civil-union-act.html   On January 31, 2011, Govern Pat Quinn of Illinois signed the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act (“The Civil Union Act”) into law, which became effective on June 1, 2011.  It is one of the most comprehensive pieces of legislation which creates a civil status that is analogous to marriage without regard to gender. The Civil Union confers unto those civilly united under the Civil Union Act all the benefits, privileges, protections, and responsibilit... Articles Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:43:30 +0100