CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — People could refuse to provide accommodations, goods or services to gay couples getting married in New Hampshire under legislation being considered by the House.

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — People could refuse to provide accommodations, goods or services to gay couples getting married in New Hampshire under legislation being considered by the House.



The Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing Tuesday on the bill that allows the discrimination if a business owner, an employee or anyone else felt providing the services would violate his or her conscience or religious faith. The bill also would bar civil lawsuits against people denying services to the couples.



New Hampshire's gay marriage law exempts churches and religious groups from being forced to officiate at gay marriages or to provide services, facilities and goods of any kind to participants.