07.31.08 - Discriminatory 1913 Statute Repealed
On July 31, 2008, Governor Patrick signed a bill repealing a 95-year-old statute that prevented out-of-state same-sex couples from marrying in Massachusetts, as well as a MassHeath equality bill which grants married same-sex couples in Massachusetts equal access to Medicaid benefits.
Read the transcript of the speech (opens in a new window)
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