Connecticut becomes third U.S. state to allow same-sex civil unions

October 1, 2005 

In the state of Connecticut today, a law allowing civil unions for same-sex couples took effect. 
The law is unique; it allows civil unions for same-sex couples with full benefits of a regular marriage, while at the same time defining marriage as between a man and a woman. 
Heterosexual couples are not allowed to receive civil unions. The license application will be identical to one for a regular marriage, except "bride" and "groom" are replaced with "party 1" and "party 2."
Connecticut becomes third U.S. state to allow same - sex civil unions October 1 , 2005 In the state of Connecticut today , a law allowing civil unions for same - sex couples took effect . The law is unique ; it allows civil unions for same - sex couples with full benefits of a regular marriage , while at the same time defining marriage as between a man and a woman . Heterosexual couples are not allowed to receive civil unions . The license application will be identical to one for a regular marriage , except " bride " and " groom " are replaced with " party 1 " and " party 2 . "
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