Delaware Civil Unions Bill Signed Into Law By Governor Jack Markellwww.huffingtonpost.comWILMINGTON, Del. ? Delaware Gov. Jack Markell has signed a bill into law that gives same-sex couples legal protections and recognition beginning in 2012. It makes Delaware the eighth state to allow civil unions or domestic partnerships for same-sex couples. The Badges Law Enforcement Discussion Group - Est. 1997