Legislative Hearings
House Bill 90 would invalidate marriages between same-sex couples validly entered into in another state or in a foreign country, declaring that "marriages between individuals of the same sex are against the public policy of the State." The bill will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, January 28th at 1:00 pm in Room 100 in the Lowe House Office Building.
The Attorney General's office is currently considering an official opinion as to whether Maryland should honor legal out of state same-sex marriages. This bill would prevent the enforcement of a positive opinion, thereby creating yet another area of law in which we are discriminated against.
We hope that you will join us for the hearing next week! We cannot allow this bill or any other piece of legislation to invalidate the commitment of hundreds of Maryland couples! Please, plan to join us for this important hearing.
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