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'''Civil unions in New Hampshire''' are currently being pursued at a state legislative level. As of April 26, 2007, a bill allowing for same-sex civil unions in New Hampshire had been passed by the legislature, and the governor has stated that he will sign the bill. [http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070426/ts_nm/usa_gays_newhampshire_dc_5]
'''Civil unions in New Hampshire''' are currently being pursued at a state legislative level. As of April 26, 2007, a bill allowing for same-sex civil unions in New Hampshire had been passed by the legislature, and the governor has stated that he will sign the bill.


==History==
==History==

After the [[United States general elections, 2006|2006 Democratic takeover]] of the [[New Hampshire General Court|New Hampshire state legislature]], several bills are being considered which could grant same-sex couples greater [[civil rights]]. Proposals have been made by both [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] politicians. The various proposals range from allowing couples to enter into a "contractual cohabitation," a "civil union," a "spousal union," or a same-sex marriage. Governor [[John Lynch]] opposes same-sex marriage, but has, through various spokesmen, indicated that he is receptive to discussing civil unions as a means of granting certain rights to same-sex couples.<ref> Liebowitz, Sarah. (5 March 2007) [http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070305/REPOSITORY/703050309/1037/NEWS04 Gay unions could gain support] ''Concord Monitor''. Accessed 11 April 2007.</ref>
After the [[United States general elections, 2006|2006 Democratic takeover]] of the [[New Hampshire General Court|New Hampshire state legislature]], several bills are being considered which could grant same-sex couples greater [[civil rights]]. Proposals have been made by both [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] politicians. The various proposals range from allowing couples to enter into a "contractual cohabitation," a "civil union," a "spousal union," or a same-sex marriage. Governor [[John Lynch]] opposes same-sex marriage, but has, through various spokesmen, indicated that he is receptive to discussing civil unions as a means of granting certain rights to same-sex couples.<ref> Liebowitz, Sarah. (5 March 2007) [http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070305/REPOSITORY/703050309/1037/NEWS04 Gay unions could gain support] ''Concord Monitor''. Accessed 11 April 2007.</ref>


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On [[April 26]], 2007, the NH State Senate approved the civil unions bill 14-10 along [[political party]] lines. Governor Lynch is expected to sign the bill, which will make New Hampshire "...the first state to embrace same-sex unions without a court order or the threat of one."<ref>Wang, Beverley. (26 April 2007) [http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070426/REPOSITORY/70426002/1030 State Senate approves civil unions for same-sex couples] ''Concord Monitor''. Accessed 26 April 2007.</ref>
On [[April 26]], 2007, the NH State Senate approved the civil unions bill 14-10 along [[political party]] lines. Governor Lynch is expected to sign the bill, which will make New Hampshire "...the first state to embrace same-sex unions without a court order or the threat of one."<ref>Wang, Beverley. (26 April 2007) [http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070426/REPOSITORY/70426002/1030 State Senate approves civil unions for same-sex couples] ''Concord Monitor''. Accessed 26 April 2007.</ref>



==See also==
==See also==

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Civil unions in New Hampshire are currently being pursued at a state legislative level. As of April 26, 2007, a bill allowing for same-sex civil unions in New Hampshire had been passed by the legislature, and the governor has stated that he will sign the bill.

History

After the 2006 Democratic takeover of the New Hampshire state legislature, several bills are being considered which could grant same-sex couples greater civil rights. Proposals have been made by both Democratic and Republican politicians. The various proposals range from allowing couples to enter into a "contractual cohabitation," a "civil union," a "spousal union," or a same-sex marriage. Governor John Lynch opposes same-sex marriage, but has, through various spokesmen, indicated that he is receptive to discussing civil unions as a means of granting certain rights to same-sex couples.[1]

On April 4, 2007, the NH House passed a Civil Unions bill HB437 with a vote of 243 to 129. Should the bill be made law, it will take effect on January 1, 2008 and will imbue partners in same-sex civil unions with the same "rights, responsibilities and obligations" as heterosexual couples in marriages.[2]

Lynch stated on April 19 that he will sign legislation granting Civil Unions to same-sex couples because he believes "...it is a matter of conscience, fairness and preventing discrimination."[3]

On April 26, 2007, the NH State Senate approved the civil unions bill 14-10 along political party lines. Governor Lynch is expected to sign the bill, which will make New Hampshire "...the first state to embrace same-sex unions without a court order or the threat of one."[4]

See also

Same-sex marriage in US

Marriage in US

References

  1. ^ Liebowitz, Sarah. (5 March 2007) Gay unions could gain support Concord Monitor. Accessed 11 April 2007.
  2. ^ Moskowitz, Eric. (5 April 2007) N.H. House passes civil unions Concord Monitor. Accessed 11 April 2007.
  3. ^ AP. (19 April 2007) Lynch: NH should have civil unions Manchester Union Leader. Accessed 19 April 2007.
  4. ^ Wang, Beverley. (26 April 2007) State Senate approves civil unions for same-sex couples Concord Monitor. Accessed 26 April 2007.
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