sentences:  It passed the committee stage on 14 June, and on 19 June the bill passed its third reading, in a 34-27 vote with 6 MPs not present.It was signed into law by the President on 21 June 2018, and took effect on 1 October 2018.The President's Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society has taken steps to encouraging acceptance of same-sex families within mainstream society.