On Wednesday June 3rd, New Hampshire became the 6th state to legalize same-sex marriage. The state legislature agreed to include changes protecting religious institutions from being forced to marry gay couples, meaning they may deny the marriage. The bill was signed after the House voted 198-176 and the Senate voted 12-10. The only other states that allow same-sex marriages are Massachusetts, Iowa, Connecticut, Vermont, and Maine. The legislature of New Hampshire wants to let gays know that they are being treated equally. Although conservatives will probably attempt to repeal the bill, it will certainly not be easy.
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