Gay marriage legislation gained momentum today in New Hampshire, with the passage of a revised bill by both the state House and Senate.
Governor John Lynch is expected to sign the bill into law later today, which would make New Hampshire the sixth state to allow gays to marry.
Shortly after 4 p.m., the House voted 198-176 for the bill. The bill had been passed earlier in the day by the Senate.
Lynch said in mid-May that he would sign a bill legalizing same-sex unions as long as the Legislature made it clearer that religious groups would not be forced to conduct "marriage ceremonies that violate their fundamental religious beliefs."
If Lynch signs the bill, Rhode Island will be the only New England state to bar gay marriage.
Great news! The times are changing!
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