Multiple choice general knowledge

What state passed HB847 which legalized civil unions for same-sex couples on April 25, 2000?

  1. New York

  2. California

  3. Vermont

  4. Colorado

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vermont made history as the first state to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples through HB847, signed by Governor Howard Dean. This landmark legislation followed a Vermont Supreme Court ruling requiring equal benefits for same-sex couples. It became a model for other states before marriage equality became nationwide.