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6 Down, 44 to Go: New Hampshire Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage

Posted by Petulant, Shakesville at 4:02 PM on June 3, 2009.


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New Hampshire is the sixth state in the United States to legalize same-sex marriage.
 

Traditionally conservative New Hampshire today became the sixth state in the nation to legalize gay marriage, after a bill was enacted by both the state House and Senate and then signed by Governor John Lynch.

"Today we're standing up for the liberties of same-sex couples by making clear they will receive the same rights, responsibilities and respect under New Hampshire law," Lynch said before signing the bill at about 5:20 p.m.

Lynch said it was a New Hampshire tradition "to come down on the side of individual liberties and protections and that tradition continues today."

h/t to Shaker Bald Soprano with a link to the compromises.

h/t to Shaker Ginmar. The Nevada Assembly voted to override Gov. Jim Gibbons' veto of domestic partnerships.

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