Thank the Governor for Signing the DP Bill

Governor Gregoire signed the Domestic Partnership Bill into law today(April 21) . This historic bill will provide immediate protections for same-sex couples and vulnerable senior couples. It's important that the Governor knows how much you appreciate her signing the bill. We will continue to work toward full marriage equality. Today is a step in our journey toward our goal.

Beginning July 23, LGBT families and seniors can start registering as domestic partners with the Washington's Secretary of State. We could not have had this victory without the Governor's support. She has been a steadfast ally to the LGBT community. Please take a moment to thank her!

You can learn more about the benefits the Domestic Partnership bill will provide here!

Sample Letter for Campaign

Subject: Thank you for signing the Domestic Partnership bill!

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

Thank you for signing the Domestic Partnership bill into law. I appreciate your longstanding support of LGBT equality. I am pleased that the Washington legislature passed this bill the first year it was introduced.

The Domestic Partnership law provides some immediate protections to same-sex couples and seniors during times of crisis.

While the Domestic Partnership law provides several important protections, nothing short of marriage will give same-sex couples the dignity and legal equality and protections they need and deserve.

Again, thank you for making Washington a better place for families.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
April 20, 2007

Background Information

Today (April 21) the Governor signed the DP bill into law. LGBT families will be able to register starting July 23, 2007, and have immediate emergency protections--e.g., the right to visit their partners in the hospital and inherit property, even if no will exists. The DP bill also extends these protections to older, unmarried couples, if one partner is over 62 years of age.

Almost every day we've heard of problems that arise because same-sex couples have not been able to protect their families. Because this bill has become law, immediate protections will soon be available. We will continue the struggle for full marriage equality. This is the first step in the journey, and it's a chance to educate Washington State voters about the importance of full protections for ALL of the state's families. Children of LGBT parents deserve the same legal protections the children of legally married parents currently enjoy. Show the governor how much you appreciate her support for the LGBT community.