NYC Clerk Prepares Gender-Neutral Marriage Forms For Possible Gay Marriage Legalization
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) -- New York's city clerk was getting ready for the possible legalization of gay marriage.
City Clerk Michael McSweeney said he is proof-reading new, gender-neutral forms for marriage license applications.
The current form asks for one bride's name and one groom's name. The gender-neutral versions would allow each person to choose whether he or she is a bride, groom or spouse.
McSweeney says if the law passes, security will be prepared for additional visitors to the office. And he says the new forms will be placed on a rush order to make sure they're ready in time.
The New York State Assembly passed a measure Wednesday that would legalize gay marriage in the state. It's not clear when and if the Senate will vote on it.
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