It’s Official - Mass Repeals 1913 Out-of-State Ban
July 29, 2008 by James Hipps
The Boston Globe reports that the Massachusetts House has voted to repeal a law that prevents non-resident gay couples from marrying in the state.
The repeal was strongly opposed by leaders of the Catholic church in Massachusetts.
The measure, approved earlier by the state Senate, passed 118 to 35 and now goes to Gov. Deval Patrick, who is expected to sign it, the paper says. That would make Massachusetts the second state, after California, to allow gay and lesbian couples to marry regardless of their place of residence.
Get the rest of the story at usatoday.com.
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