Wisconsin same-sex couples begin registering as domestic partners
August 03, 2009
The Star Tribune - Minneapolis/St. PaulAugust 3, 2009
Protections put in place for gay couples through legislation contained in the Wisconsin state budget, signed by Democratic Governor Jim Doyle on June 29, took effect Monday. Provisions in the spending plan grant same-sex couples some of the same legal protections as spouses, including hospital visitation, inheritance, and medical leave rights. [Link]