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Introduced
01/04/2021
01/04/2021
In Committee
01/20/2021
01/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to marriages between persons of the same sex; 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 Section 741.212 of the Florida Statutes, which previously prohibited the recognition of same-sex marriages in Florida. The bill removes the definition of "marriage" and eliminates the state's prohibition on recognizing same-sex marriages or relationships performed in other jurisdictions. This allows for the legal recognition of marriages between persons of the same sex in Florida, effective July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (11)
Michele Rayner (D)*,
Kristen Arrington (D),
Robin Bartleman (D),
Dan Daley (D),
Joy Goff-Marcil (D),
Dianne Hart-Lowman (D),
Christine Hunschofsky (D),
Emily Slosberg-King (D),
Carlos Smith (D),
Allison Tant (D),
Susan L. Valdés (R),
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice & Property Rights Subcommittee (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/6017 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/6017/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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