Earlier this month, the New Hampshire House agreed to changes made by the state Senate to a same-sex marriage bill, sending the bill to Gov. John Lynch. But Lynch announced today that he would veto the bill “if it does not change before it gets to his desk.” Concerned about those who have religious objections to same-sex marriage, Lynch suggested changes that he would accept:
“This morning, I met with House and Senate leaders, and the sponsors of this legislation, and gave them language that will provide additional protections to religious institutions.
“This new language will provide the strongest and clearest protections for religious institutions and associations, and for the individuals working with such institutions. It will make clear that they cannot be forced to act in ways that violate their deeply held religious principles.
“If the legislature passes this language, I will sign the same-sex marriage bill into law. If the legislature doesn’t pass these provisions, I will veto it.
If Lynch signs the bill, New Hampshire would become the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage. Read Lynch’s proposed language here.
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