District of Columbia B 135
Summary: This bill, the Omnibus Domestic Partnership Equality Amendment Act of 2008, provides new rights and benefits to couples registering as domestic partners, providing domestic partners essentially all the rights and benefits provided to spouses under D.C. law.
Status: The bill passed the D.C. Council by a 13-0 vote on May 6, 2008 and was transmitted to Congress for review (the projected date when it would become effective is October 10, 2008).
Full Text: Read the full text of this bill.
Rating: Supported
Last Updated: Wednesday, June 25, 2008