Albany – Our state, and indeed our nation, is currently struggling with one of the greatest civil rights issues of our time. The fight over marriage equality is heating up, and the time has long since passed for us to take action on this matter.
Throughout my tenure in the New York State Assembly, I have been a steadfast proponent for marriage equality. I am a co-sponsor of legislation that would grant same sex couples the right to marry in New York and I have continuously helped pass this bill in the Assembly.
The bottom line is that domestic partnerships, civil unions and other options provided to same sex couples do not allow them the same protections and benefits under the law that would be afforded by marriage. It is simply unjust for us to expect same sex couples to contribute to society without being awarded the same rights as other New York couples.
It is time for us, as legislators, to do what is best for all citizens of New York and allow marriage equality in our state. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to take swift action on this important issue and bring the bill to a vote before the close of this Legislative Session.
- Cahill: Assembly Budget Increases Education Funding, Protects Mental Health Services and Provides Mandate Relief
- Cahill Wins Funding Pledge for Belleayre Ski Center Within Assembly Budget Proposal
- Assembly Insurance Chair Cahill Holds Roundtable Discussions on Coverage in the Event of Disaster
- Statement by Assemblyman Kevin Cahill on the Passing of Thomas Roach
- Assemblymember Cahill Helps to Pass Assembly Hydrofracking Moratorium