Connecticut SB 899
Summary: This bill would codify the Connecticut state Supreme Court decision in Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health recognizing marriage under state law for gay and lesbian couples. The bill would also recognize out-of-state marriages, and relationships providing substantially the same benefits as marriage, as a valid marriage in Connecticut.
Status: This bill was introduced February 11, 2009 and referred to the Joint Judiciary Committee. On March 30, 2009, the Judiciary Committee voted 30-10 in favor of the bill.
Full Text: Read the full text of this bill.
Rating: Support
Action: Connecticut residents should use HRC’s Online Action Center to contact their state senator and representative to ask him or her to support this bill.
Last Updated: Thursday, April 23, 2009