Civil union in Croatia

Croatia has allowed unregistered cohabitation for same-sex couples since 2003.

The law on same-sex civil unions grants same-sex partners of at least of 3 years the same rights as those enjoyed by unmarried cohabiting opposite sex partners (inheritance, financial support).http://www.vlada.hr/Download/2003/08/07/Zakon_o_istospolnim_zajednicama-NN.116.2003.htm]

In addition to this bill, a law was passed banning both incitement to hatred and discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Croatia considered full civil unions with the same rights as marriage, according to a bill by the Liberals and the Social Democrats. [ [http://www.gay.hr/portal/opsirno-3331.php Gay.hr - Hrvatski queer portal ] ] After parliamentary elections, any civil union law needs to be re-submitted to the House, since all the pending bills fade if they are not approved by Parliament before its dissolution at the end of its elected term.

ee also

*LGBT rights in Croatia
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* Timeline of LGBT history
* Homosexuality laws of the world
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