Montenegro has recognised same-sex unions since 15 July 2021 in form of life partnerships. In July 2020, the Parliament of Montenegro passed a bill, by 42 votes to 5, to recognise life partnerships for same-sex couples offering several, but not all, of the rights and benefits of marriage. The bill was signed into law on 3 July 2020 by President Milo Đukanović, and took effect on 15 July 2021.