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Introduced
08/19/2019
08/19/2019
In Committee
09/23/2019
09/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to marriage equality; repealing s. 741.212, F.S., relating to marriages between persons of the same sex; removing a prohibition on the recognition of same-sex marriages entered into in any jurisdiction; removing a prohibition on the state and its agencies and subdivisions from giving effect to a public act, record, or judicial proceeding of any jurisdiction respecting a same-sex marriage or relationship or a claim arising from such marriage or relationship; removing the definition of the term "marriage"; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill repeals a Florida statute that prohibited the recognition of same-sex marriages. It removes the prohibition on the state and its agencies from giving effect to public acts, records, or judicial proceedings of any jurisdiction respecting same-sex marriages or relationships. The bill also removes the definition of the term "marriage" from state law. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2020, effectively legalizing same-sex marriage in Florida.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/6011 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/6011/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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