Spike in civil union ceremonies expected after historic NJ vote
With the New Jersey Legislature?s passage of the civil unions bill, many same-sex couples are expected to take part in civil ceremonies. Even though the marriage was not legally recognized by New Jersey,
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Dec 15, 2006, 6:35 PM
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With the New Jersey Legislature?s passage of the civil unions bill, many same-sex couples are expected to take part in civil ceremonies.
Even though the marriage was not legally recognized by New Jersey, Asbury Park Deputy Mayor Jim Bruno performed a wedding ceremony for a same-sex couple a few years ago. Some gay couples feel that ceremony kick-started the civil unions issue. Councilman John Loffredo (D-Asbury Park) says there was a lot of media attention around that ceremony.
While many same-sex couples plan on having civil unions, other couples may still hold out for official marriages. The bill still needs to be signed by Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ). Ceremonies can begin 60 days after Corzine signs the bill into law.
Related Information:Civil unions bill passes both chambers of NJ Legislature
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