Florida marriage amendment hits snag

Christian Right groups failed to get a "marriage amendment" on the Florida ballot for the fall, after the Division of Elections realized it overcounted their signatures by 27,000. But the organizations have until February 1 to meet their quota, giving them the January 29 primary to collect signatures. The amendment would ban gay marriage, end protections and benefits like healthcare from all unmarried couples (gay and straight), ban civil unions, and dismantle domestic partner benefits that seniors, teachers, police officers, and firefighters rely on in more than 17 communities across the state.

Fairness for All Families reports