CNN) -- Delaware lawmakers on Thursday approved a measure legalizing civil unions, sending the bill to the governor for his signature.Delaware Gov. Jack Markell will sign the bill.
the 26-15 vote by the state House of Representatives was heralded by gay rights groups. The state Senate passed the bill last week on a 13-6 vote.
"Parties who enter into a lawful civil union in Delaware, or whose legal union is recognized as a civil union under Delaware law, will have all of the same rights, benefits, protections and responsibilities as married persons under Delaware law," the measure says.
It seems those in the know long ago determined they did not have the political support in the state to pass a same-sex marriage bill. Hopefully, in a short while when the sky doesn't fall in due to the EXPANSION of rights, benefits, protections and responsibilities, that sentiment will change.
Congrats, all around!
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