Md. Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Start Fresh In Push For Bill

Despite signals a gay-marriage bill is unlikely to succeed this year, advocates and some lawmakers plan to start work in the coming days to change the minds of lawmakers hesitant to take up the question.

Bills proposing to undo current Maryland law stating that marriage is only between a man and a woman were due for introduction Friday, and supporters of the plans say they're ramping up efforts to persuade lawmakers to consider them.

"We can't be afraid, because there's nothing to be afraid of," said Delegate Victor Ramirez, D-Prince George's, a sponsor of one of the bills. Md. Same-Sex Marriage Advocates Start Fresh In Push For Bill
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