Freedom to Marry in Massachusetts

[ellenkushner]

A friend in Boston got this note from her state rep today, and kindly forwarded it:

Recently, the legislature has been considering a bill which would repeal the 1913 law which limited the freedom of persons traveling to Massachusetts to marry according to our laws (prohibiting marriages in Massachusetts which would be illegal in the state of residence of the spouses).

I'm pleased to report that the house passed this bill today at 3:38PM. The vote was 118 to 35 in favor..... The bill has already passed the Senate.

Bring on the lobstah and the Filene's Basement wedding dress extravaganzas! On to Northampton, Provincetown, and Points East! Calloo, callay.

Comments

[rymenhild.livejournal.com]

Bring the confetti and champagne!

[sartorias.livejournal.com]

Yip!

Saves a trip to Ontario or to California

[mouseworks.livejournal.com]

Yay.

[bluestalking.livejournal.com]

*THROWS CONFETTI!*

[jess-ka.livejournal.com]

Yay! That's very excellent news.

Also, lobstah...mmm...

[rarelylynne.livejournal.com]

Huzzah!

[scbutler.livejournal.com]

Lobstah and luv!!

[malkingrey.livejournal.com]

Go Massachusetts!

Thomas the Rhymer

[seanhannah.livejournal.com]

Loved Thomas the Rhymer. Cheers

Re: Thomas the Rhymer

[ellen-kushner.livejournal.com]

I am very, very glad to hear it. It's a book that's sometimes overlooked in the glare of the other three, but it is dear to me.


(And you are from Actual Scotland! And you have the same birthday as Delia! Loud cheers.)

Re: Thomas the Rhymer

[seanhannah.livejournal.com]

It is a book i came across by chance and left a great impression on me, those are the best sort of books.

[rojomojo.livejournal.com]

Cheaper than a trip to CA.

rojo

[jaidit.livejournal.com]

I am proud of my home state. I will continue to describe myself as "a Bay Stater who lives in California."