The marriage bill (A.7732/O'Donnell)(S.4401/Duane) to provide equal access to marriage for same-sex couples has just passed the State Assembly with bipartisan support. This means that once again, the Assembly has stood on the side of equality and justice for the LGBT community.

Now, we need the State Senate to act! We need you to send the message below to your Senator to let them know that the time is now for them to support our families and provide same-sex couples the rights and responsibilities of marriage. We know we’ve asked you to take action several times in the past few months, and we can’t emphasize enough how important it is that you continue reaching out to your Senator – click “Take Action” below to let them know you want them to support marriage equality!

Subject: Please vote for marriage for same-sex couples

Dear [decision maker name automatically inserted here],

The bill to provide equal access to marriage for same-sex couples has passed the New York State Assembly. As your constituent, I encourage you to support the marriage equality bill in the Senate (S.4401/Duane) and vote for it when it comes to the floor.

LGBT families should not have to wait any longer for access to the protections of marriage. Same-sex couples should not be treated like second-class citizens in New York--they deserve the 1,324 rights and responsibilities that come with marriage in New York State. As your constituent, I want you to know that this issue is extremely important to me.

I urge you to support and vote for the marriage equality bill, and to advocate for your Senate colleagues to do the same. I will be watching as the legislative session continues to see how you have acted on this issue.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]