Recognition of Same-sex Unions in Illinois - Marriage Ban

Marriage Ban

In 1996, because Hawaii seemed poised to legalize same-sex marriage, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act was amended to prohibit marriage between two individuals of the same sex and state that "marriage between 2 individuals of the same sex is contrary to the public policy of this State".

Attempts to add language banning same-sex marriage to the state constitution have not been successful.

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