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Introduced
11/20/2019
11/20/2019
In Committee
12/13/2019
12/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Removing a prohibition on the recognition of marriages entered into between persons of the same sex in this state, another state, or another jurisdiction, either domestic or foreign; removing a prohibition on giving effect to any public act, record, or judicial proceeding of another jurisdiction respecting a marriage or relationship not recognized in this state or a claim arising from such a marriage or relationship, etc.
AI Summary
This bill repeals a prohibition on the state of Florida recognizing marriages between same-sex couples performed in other states or jurisdictions. It also directs the Division of Law Revision to update the Florida Statutes to replace gender-specific terms like "husband" and "wife" with the gender-neutral term "spouse." The bill aims to provide legal recognition and equal treatment for same-sex marriages in Florida.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Judiciary (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1010 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1010/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1010/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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