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NATION, Page 49American NotesSAN FRANCISCOUnwedded Bliss
It may not be possible to be a little bit pregnant, but
citizens of San Francisco can now get a little bit married. Last
week the city's board of supervisors voted unanimously to adopt a
law that officially recognizes the unions of live-in lovers,
whether homosexual or heterosexual. Mayor Art Agnos has pledged to
sign the bill, which permits couples who have agreed to share basic
living expenses to register their "domestic partnerships" at the
county clerk's office in a manner similar to filing a marriage
license.
Though it has no immediate benefits, supporters see the law as
a possible first step toward fuller legal recognition of such
relationships. The supervisors also urged the city to consider
extending health benefits to the live-in lovers of its employees.