Bethany Hall-Long on Civil Rights

	Bethany Hall-Long on Civil Rights

Important to address all persons' inclusivity and rights

[At Pride Festival]: "I and my team from the Lieutenant Governor's office, we were just thrilled to join because it's really important that we address all persons' inclusivity and address their rights," Lt. Gov. Hall-Long said. "Those who sometimes feel disenfranchised, it's important they have a sense of inclusivity and for families to come together and celebrate one another's uniqueness. We want to make sure that everyone knows in Delaware, we certainly have respect for our LGBT community." Source: Daily State News on 2024 Delaware Gubernatorial race , Jun 4, 2022

Delaware becomes 11th state to legalize gay marriage

HB75: This Act repeals the prohibition on same-gender marriage that was enacted in 1996.

Gubernatorial press release: Gov. Jack Markell signed legislation to allow same-sex couples to marry, making Delaware the 11th state in the country to legalize same-sex marriage. "Today, we wrote a new chapter in our history and proved justice and equality continue to move forward in Delaware," said Gov. Markell

Heritage Foundation in opposition: There's still a sizeable number of people in this country who believe that marriage is a union of one man and one woman. And those views deserve to be treated with respect. They come from honorable premises, especially those of faith. And what this bill is designed to do is to tar such people as being unfit to be in polite society and out of the public square.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 23-18-0 on Apr/23/13; passed Senate 12-9-0 on May/7/13; State Sen. Hall-Long voted YES; signed by Gov. Markell on May/7/13.

Source: Delaware State Legislature voting records HB75 , May 7, 2013

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