Hundreds of supporters of gay and lesbian rights gathered in Pittsburgh on Sunday to celebrate the official signing of city legislation creating a registry for domestic partners.
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Hundreds of supporters of gay and lesbian rights gathered in Pittsburgh on Sunday to celebrate the official signing of city legislation creating a registry for domestic partners.
Hundreds of supporters of gay and lesbian rights gathered in Pittsburgh on Sunday to celebrate the official signing of city legislation creating a registry for domestic partners.
"There's a lot of good, positive momentum in the city of Pittsburgh...and we will continue to look for ways to show that Pittsburgh is truly a progressive city," said Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
The legislation was signed during the annual PrideFest street festival.
The registry allows unmarried couples, gay or straight, to register as partners for $25.
Although it carries no legal weight, if one member of the relationship is a city employee, then the couple will become eligible to share benefits.
Partners who have been together for at least a year and want to register must provide documentation showing they are in a committed relationship. That could include utility bills and mortgage documents.
Couples must also prove that they are older than 18 and not blood relatives. (The Advocate)