Massachusetts Moving to Expand Gay Marriage
As part of the the ongoing erosion of the definition of marriage in our country, the Massachusetts legislature took a step last week toward allowing homosexual couples from other states the privilege of "marrying" in the state. Massachusetts already recognizes homosexual unions formed between state residents.Here's the Baptist Press story with the details.
BOSTON (BP)--When Massachusetts redefined marriage in 2004, some feared the state would become "the Las Vegas of same-sex marriage" by attracting homosexual couples from all over America. Thanks to a bill going through the state legislature, that now appears on the verge of happening.
The Massachusetts Senate by voice vote unanimously passed a bill July 15 that would repeal a 1913 law that has been used in recent years to prevent out-of-state same-sex couples from "marrying." The bill could pass the state House by the end of the month and be signed by Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick. Patrick and House leaders support the bill.
The impact on other states could be significant, as same-sex couples could "marry" in Massachusetts and sue their home states to have those marriage licenses recognized.
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