New York Supreme Court March 12, 2007 (Godfrey v. Spano)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Joan B. Lefkowitz, J.

The issue raised herein is whether the Westchester County Executive’s executive order requiring county agencies to recognize same-sex marriages where validly contracted out of state, is lawful. I hold that it is.

Background

On June 6, 2006, defendant, in his official capacity as County Executive, issued Executive Order No.