Your Community - Massachusetts
Get Involved Locally
Visit our local HRC steering committee website for Boston for updated information on local events, news and opportunities to get involved.
Breaking News
HRC Back Story blogger Michael Cole shares memories and archive video of Boston on May 17, 2004 - the first day that same-sex couples were granted equality in marriage anywhere in the country. Read more.
What's Happening in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
On May 17, 2004, marriage licenses began to be issued to same-sex couples in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts HB 1728
Would expand existing hate crimes and anti-discrimination laws to prohibit discrimination in employment, places of public accommodation, real estate, and education based on gender identity or expression.
Massachusetts Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the GLBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
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