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May 3, 2013

Rhode Island Legalizes Marriage Equality 
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Rhode Island has become the 10th state to legalize marriage for LGBT
couples. Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee signed a marriage equality
bill into law Thursday following its passage in the state House. State
Rep. Frank Ferri, a longtime advocate of same-sex marriage, spoke
shortly before the vote was held.

Frank Ferri: "Thank you governor, thank you speaker. Rhode Island is
open for equality. I recommend we pass this bill."

The new Rhode Island law takes effect August 1. Delaware is the next
state expected to approve marriage equality when lawmakers take it up
next week.

 

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