D.C. eyes gay marriage recognition

[babylonsister]

D.C. eyes gay marriage recognition

by Gary Emerling (Contact) | Wednesday, April 8, 2009


The D.C. Council will consider Tuesday whether to recognize domestic partnerships granted in other states and countries - a decision that could serve as a prelude to the city's own attempt to legalize same-sex marriage.

The council last year gave Mayor Adrian M. Fenty authority to recognize gay relationships as legally legitimate if they are "substantially similar" to domestic partnerships already recognized as legal by the District. The city is one of about 12 jurisdictions in the United States that recognizes same-sex unions in some form.

Mr. Fenty had not acted on the authority as of last month. The District's top lawyer reportedly has voiced concern that other jurisdictions' definitions of domestic partnerships may not be "substantially similar."

Council members Tuesday will consider legislation that makes the recognition of marriages equal to domestic partnerships in the District even without the mayor's certification.

In addition, some council members have discussed going further and fully recognizing same-sex marriages performed elsewhere as marriages.

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http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/apr/08/dc-eyes-gay-union-recognition/

[LynnTheDem]

1. OMG, America's becoming so 21st Century!!!

EQUAL rights for ALL.

[derby378]

2. There's an odd disconnect here...

DC talks of recognizing gay marriages, but they still can't get representation in Congress because someone on Capitol Hill got cold feet about the whole deal?

I mean, sure, good luck to the whole endeavor and all, but there's so much work to be done.