Illinois HB1083 makes gender-neutral updates to the state's laws on marriage and civil unions.
Illinois HB1083 amends several state laws to use gender-neutral language regarding marriage and civil unions. The bill updates the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, the Conveyances Act, the Joint Tenancy Act, and the Rights of Married Persons Act. It replaces terms like "husband" and "wife" with gender-neutral descriptions of marital status. The changes ensure that the laws apply equally to all married or civil union couples, regardless of the genders of the individuals involved.
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