Phillips praises state legislative expansion of domestic partnership rights

April 15, 2009

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Bill grants domestic partners the same rights as married couples under state law

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“The tide is turning, and I am proud to see that Washington is moving toward equal treatment for gay and lesbian couples.

“Until now, thousands of Washington families have been left out in the cold when it comes to having the same protections that keep married couples safe during tough times.

“With passage of this bill, those inequities will end and justice will prevail.

“The next step will be to follow the lead of states like Vermont and Iowa and confer gay couples in Washington with the recognition and respect that comes with the status of ‘marriage.’”