New Jersey To See Marriage Bill

Marriage equality will be the very first bill considered by the New Jersey legislature when the 2012 session begins on Wednesday.

In a dramatic move, Democratic leaders plan to announce at a news conference Monday that a bill legalizing gay marriage will be the first measure introduced in the new session of the Senate and the Assembly, sources with knowledge of their intentions said last night. A unified Democratic leadership represents the best chance supporters will have to see a bill legalizing gay marriage move through both houses, according to three sources who requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly about the plan.

Gov. Chris Christie opposes same-sex marriage and has vowed not to sign any bill should one reach his desk.