- 4/1/09: A parliamentary vote of 261 in favor and 22 opposed eliminated the legal distinction between gay/lesbian and straight couples by making marriage laws gender neutral. Sweden became the seventh country to legalize same-sex marriage.
- Registered partnerships were introduced into law in Sweden in 1995.
- Where is gay marriage legal? Explore same-sex marriage laws by region.
Same-Sex Marriage Laws In Sweden A Summary of Gay Marriage Laws in Sweden
By Ramon Johnson, About.com
Swedish flag in the historic capitol, Stockholm.
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