The governor has signed into law legislation by a state senator from the Central and South Coasts to update California’s laws to reflect same-sex marriage is legal.
Senate Bill 1005 by Hannah-Beth Jackson of Santa Barbara changes passages in various state laws which use the terms “husband” and “wife” to “spouse.” Jackson says the legislation helps ensure the equal and fair treatment of all same-sex couples in California.
The legislation for the gender-neutral term “spouse” received bipartisan support leading to its passage by both the Assembly and Senate.
