Schatz Hails Passage of Marriage Equality Bill in Hawai‘i

Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D- Hawai‘i) hailed the Hawai‘i State House of Representatives' passage of SB1, ensuring marriage equality for all individuals in the State of Hawai‘i.

“Today’s vote in Hawai‘i is a step forward for equality and civil rights,” said U.S. Senator Brian Schatz. “No one should be treated differently under the law based on who they love.”

Last week, Linda Schatz testified before the Hawai‘i legislature on behalf the Schatz family in support of marriage equality.

In March, Senator Schatz signed an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court urging the Court to strike down the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that barred same-sex marriage.  Following signing on, he released a statement: “Denying committed couples the right to marry is unacceptable. It is my hope that the arguments heard in the Supreme Court will further prove what millions of Americans know is just—marriage equality must be a constitutional right for all Americans.”

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