Maine Introduces Marriage Equality Bill

On January 13, 2009, a coalition of groups in Maine announced a bill that would provide civil marriage equality for same-sex couples. In order to prevail, the bill must pass the State Legislature in the spring of 2009.
The bill, titled “An Act to Prevent Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom,” is sponsored by Sen. Dennis Damon (D-Hancock). Damon recently sponsored an amendment to extend to domestic partners the protections currently provided in Maine’s Family Medical Leave law.
COLAGE applauds our colleagues in Maine for their leadership in introducing this bill that would grant rights and justice for LGBTQ families. To learn more about the bill and how you can get involved, click here.