On Nov 5, the voters in the state of Washington approved Referendum 71. By voting “approve,” voters retained the domestic partnership laws that were passed on May 18, 2009 during the legislative session. This domestic partnership law provides legal protections for same-sex couples and seniors who are in committed relationships in the State of Washington.

These laws are vitally important to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) families. They enable domestic partners to take unpaid leave to care for a critically ill loved one without being fired, to cover a partner in family health insurance, and to make sure hard-earned pension and death benefits protect children when a parent dies.

Posted by Tina Walker-Mori

The Family Equality Council works to ensure equality for LGBT families by building community, changing hearts and minds, and advancing social justice for all families

On Nov 5, the voters in the state of Washington approved Referendum 71. By voting “approve,” voters retained the domestic partnership laws that were passed on May 18, 2009 during the legislative session. This domestic partnership law provides legal protections for same-sex couples and seniors who are in committed relationships in the State of Washington. [...]