Massachusetts senate repeals 1913 law barring out of state couples

[BruceChris]

The Massachusetts Senate today (7/16) passed a bill that would repeal a 1913 state law that prevents gay and lesbian couples from most other states from marrying in Massachusetts.

The bill, which had the support of Senate President Therese Murray, passed with no objections on a voice vote. Proponents of the repeal called the 1913 law archaic and discriminatory.

Apparently, knowing that the state of California has now allowed an end run around their until now exclusive franchise, the senate decided to end this foolishness.

--------(There is no word as yet that the house is considering any similar measure, and governor Mitt Romney is unlikely to be a willing recipient of such a measure.)--------(Oops, Sorry)

NOTE: O.K., So the governor is now Deval Patrick, a Democrat. I would guess that this issue is pretty much down hill from here.

However, the senate did pass the bill with a veto proof margin, and if the house does likewise, the governor will certainly sign it. . . . . . . .

If nothing else, if the measure is passed into law, it may save East coasters a lot of wear and tear on their frequent flier miles.

See Entry #7, below

Peace, Love, and political smilies, Bruce Chris

[Gennee]

It seems that California and Massachusetts have been in lock step on a lot of issues. It was shocked that my state (New York) passed a measure for marriage . Now it has to pass throught the state senate. California has really goten the ball rolling.

Gennee

[Vanessa White]

I am so glad to hear this; I am a bit behind schedule with this; haven't paid much attention to any form of media recently. When my partner and I inquired about a marriage license in Mass. four years ago, some of the clerks in the state would get quite creative to get out of staters a license; we were simply asked, "Do you plan on moving to Massachusetts in the next six months?" and if you answered "yes", (hint hint) then they could grant the license; but of course, once the powers that be got wind of that, clerks were threatened with reprimands for doing so.

Progress IS happening.....

[keltic63]

Originally Posted by Vanessa White

I am so glad to hear this; I am a bit behind schedule with this; haven't paid much attention to any form of media recently. When my partner and I inquired about a marriage license in Mass. four years ago, some of the clerks in the state would get quite creative to get out of staters a license; we were simply asked, "Do you plan on moving to Massachusetts in the next six months?" and if you answered "yes", (hint hint) then they could grant the license; but of course, once the powers that be got wind of that, clerks were threatened with reprimands for doing so.

Progress IS happening.....

last time we were in provincetown, we were checking out hotels for our next visit (our honeymoon, which is happening in a few weeks) and one concierge told us to use the hotel's address on the marriage license......

[J.D.]

Not a huge surprise here; they passed similar legislature around this time last year, I believe.

[tdogg]

I had heard this was going through the MA legislature, and I also hear the governor is in favor of getting this passed. So, unless there is some glitch in the house, it should fly through every level here on out. Congrats Massachusetts!!!

[BruceChris]

And the governor says he will sign.

This will make it a much shorter drive for Keltic

P&L, BC

[tdogg]

Originally Posted by BruceChris

And the governor says he will sign.

This will make it a much shorter drive for Keltic

P&L, BC

and about time. Thanks for the update BruceChris, I had been wondering about this but not a lot of time to research it. Appreciate you doing that for us!

[keltic63]

I'm not saying we will or we won't, but it's a possibility.....

[Daniel]

http://www.towleroad.com/2008/07/out-of-state-ga.html

Out-of-State Gays Will Be Able to Marry in Massachusetts Immediately

Due to a technical change made by the House, same-sex couples from out-of-state will not have to wait the standard 90 days before the repeal of the law takes effect. They will be able to be married immediately after Governor Deval Patrick signs the bill:

"The measure has moved to the Senate for its final approval. Aides say Gov. Deval Patrick may sign it into law as early as Thursday."

[keltic63]

and it is already signed into law!

http://www.boston.com/news/local/bre...stPop_Emailed7

[Daniel]

Originally Posted by keltic63

and it is already signed into law!

http://www.boston.com/news/local/bre...stPop_Emailed7

Aren't you honeymooning in P-town? And isn't RI very close to......?

[keltic63]

Originally Posted by Daniel

Aren't you honeymooning in P-town? And isn't RI very close to......?

RI??? what's that got to do with anything? and how does my honeymoon in PTown play into this story? I intend to spend 6 glorious days and nights locked in conjugal bliss. I'm not even sure why we're travelling, we won't be seeing much except the ceiling of our room.

[Matt Algren]

Originally Posted by keltic63

RI??? what's that got to do with anything? and how does my honeymoon in PTown play into this story? I intend to spend 6 glorious days and nights locked in conjugal bliss. I'm not even sure why we're travelling, we won't be seeing much except the ceiling of our room.

Well, one of you at least.

[Daniel]

Originally Posted by keltic63

RI??? what's that got to do with anything? and how does my honeymoon in PTown play into this story? I intend to spend 6 glorious days and nights locked in conjugal bliss. I'm not even sure why we're travelling, we won't be seeing much except the ceiling of our room.

Oh jeez!

I can hear the clinking glasses at your wedding from here.

That should give you a head start.


Ding! Ding!

Kiss Kiss.

[Emproph]

Governor signs law allowing out-of-state gays to wed
July 31, 2008 01:10 PM

Surrounded by cheering, clapping gay-rights activists and legislators, Governor Deval Patrick today signed a bill repealing a 95-year-old statute that had prevented gay and lesbian couples from most other states from marrying in Massachusetts.

[keltic63]

Originally Posted by Matt Algren

Well, one of you at least.

one of us at a time

guess we'll have to take turns

[tymejumper]

Originally Posted by keltic63

RI??? what's that got to do with anything? and how does my honeymoon in PTown play into this story? I intend to spend 6 glorious days and nights locked in conjugal bliss. I'm not even sure why we're travelling, we won't be seeing much except the ceiling of our room.

Yeh, we just managed to escape for one night to a room with a hot tub. The rest of our honeymoon will be at Six Flags Great America with the kids! But, we get ONE night of bliss!

[tymejumper]

Hey, Mass. is WAY closer to Mich, well than CA, anyhow. You think I could talk Ellie into going there to "tie the knot"? I joke that I will have to marry her in each state seperately as it becomes legal. Then, when we vacation, we can get married and honeymoon at the same time. I think the kids would get a hellava kick out of it!