A proposed bill in New Hampshire would provide to gay couples the same state worker benefits that straight couples have currently, according to the Boston Globe. The state would be required to offer them to its workers if their partner resided with them and was older than 18, though the bill would not affect local governments. Currently, unions have to negotiate for the benefits.
Representative Ed Butler testified in support of the bill, saying he has been in a relationship with a man for 29 years but cannot name him on his health insurance because they cannot legally marry. No one testified against the bill.
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13 February 2007 at 3:48 am
That certainly sounds nice! Finally, a breath of fresh air!