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NY: Legislature Passes Funeral Leave Bill for Gay/Lesbian Couples

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

New York employers will soon be required to extend funeral and bereavement leave to same-sex couples.

A bill is headed to Governor Paterson’s desk that would prohibit discrimination by employers who provide such leave to other workers. The bill would apply to couples in a long-term relationship that’s financially and emotionally interdependent.

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MN: House Approves Funeral Rights for Gay/Lesbian Couples

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

On Tuesday, the Minnesota House approved a measure that allows gay and lesbian couples to control the remains of a loved one. If approved, it would be the first time the state has recognized gay couples as domestic partners.

House members approved the measure on a 78-to-55 vote.

The measure, sponsored by Rep. Eric Murphy, a Saint Paul Democrat, allows a surviving domestic partner to decide what to do with the remains of a loved one. Currently, only married spouses can make such decisions under Minnesota law. The measure also allows a partner the right to sue to recover funeral and hospital costs in the event of a wrongful death.

Full Story from On Top Magazine

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