[Comments on this legislation] [Text and Analysis] [Add to Watch List]
[Previous] [Next]

• Introduced by Rep. Mimi Stewart (D) on January 15, 2008, to enact the Domestic Partners Rights and Responsibilities Act and require that non-married people who live together, including those of the same sex, be given the same rights and benefits as married couples and former spouses.
  • Referred to the House Consumers and Public Affairs Committee on January 15, 2008.
  • Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on January 21, 2008.
  • Reported to the House on January 24, 2008.
  • Amendment offered in the House on January 24, 2008, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described . The amendment passed in the House by voice vote on January 24, 2008.
• Passed in the House (33 to 31) on January 24, 2008. [Vote Details and Comments]
• Received in the Senate on January 24, 2008.
  • Referred to the Senate Public Affairs Committee on January 24, 2008.
  • Referred to the Senate Judicary Committee on January 30, 2008.