Sarasota Domestic Partner Registry Goes To Vote Monday

Couples looking to have certain rights garaunteed to married couples may have a victory Monday in Sarasota.
The City Commission is set to vote on the second reading of the Domestic Partner Registry ordinance to establish a way to recognize committed couples who would want rights regarding decision making for health care, funerals, education and other matters. The partnership would be allowed for both opposite and same-sex couples.
The first reading was approved 5-0 at the Oct. 1 meeting. The city already recognized domestic partnerships for city employees where domestic partners can share health and life benefits. Monday's vote is set for the evening portion of the agenda, after 6 p.m., at City Hall.
Here's what the partnership would do:

It specifies the following rights and legal effects:
Health Care Facility Visitation
Health

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