When the bill is signed , Maryland will be the eighth state to allow same-sex marriage . New Jersey Gov . New Hampshire lawmakers may also consider a repeal of its same-sex marriage law , according to the National Organization for Marriage , which opposes same-sex marriage . Chris Christie signed a law legalizing the unions earlier this month . Maryland lawmakers approved same-sex marriage earlier this month , but Gov . Chris Gregoire vetoed the legislation . Neither side in the same-sex marriage debate is declaring victory .
When the bill is signed , Maryland will be the eighth state to allow same-sex marriage . New Jersey Gov . Chris Christie signed a law legalizing the unions earlier this month . Maryland lawmakers approved same-sex marriage earlier this month , but Gov . Chris Gregoire vetoed the legislation . Neither side in the same-sex marriage debate is declaring victory .