Civil union in Costa Rica
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Gay civil unions are not legal in Costa Rica; however, the issue is being considered by the Legislative Assembly. The gay rights group The Diversity Movement has submitted a bill to the Legislative Assembly seeking to gain greater rights for same-sex couples. The bill however does not legalise same-sex marriage nor does it legalise gay adoption, which are considered much more controversial.[1]
On May 23, 2006 the Supreme Court ruled against same-sex couples seeking to be legally married. In a 5-2 decision the court ruled that it was not required by the constitution to recognise same-sex couples in family law. [2]
During 2008 a group opposing same sex unions in Costa Rica requested the Costa Rican electoral authority, Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones, TSE, to organize a referendum on the subject. On October 1, 2008 the TSE authorized the group to start collecting the signatures required by law to authorize the referendum. Under Costa Rican law the group must collect signatures of at least 5% of registered voters showing support for the popular consult. If the group is able to collect the signatures the TSE is required to organize the referendum. Most pro same-sex organizations in the country oppose it.
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