Recognition of Same-sex Relationships
There is no legal recognition of same-sex couples.
However in June 17, 2012, the country's parliament passed a bill to let foreign persons in same-sex relationships with San Marino citizens stay in the country. The bill stop short of giving any rights to these couples (apart from immigration) but was regardless hailed as a historic step forward. Michele Pazzini, secretary of a San Manino LGBT association, said: "This is a little step towards the full recognition of same-sex couples." The bill was passed 33 to 20.
Read more about this topic: LGBT Rights In San Marino
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