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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
Crossed Over
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
Passed
Dead
02/25/2023
02/25/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Marriage lawful regardless of sex of parties. Clarifies that a marriage between two parties is lawful regardless of the sex of such parties, provided that such marriage is not otherwise prohibited by the laws of the Commonwealth. The bill also provides that religious organizations or members of the clergy acting in their religious capacity shall have the right to refuse to perform any marriage. Marriage lawful regardless of sex of parties. Clarifies that a marriage between two parties is lawful regardless of the sex of such parties, provided that such marriage is not otherwise prohibited by the laws of the Commonwealth. The bill also provides that religious organizations or members of the clergy acting in their religious capacity shall have the right to refuse to perform any marriage.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that marriage is lawful in Virginia regardless of the sex or gender of the parties involved, as long as the marriage is not otherwise prohibited by law. The bill also provides that religious organizations and members of the clergy acting in their religious capacity have the right to refuse to perform any marriage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Failed to pass in House (on 02/25/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+SB1096 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB1096E+hil |
| Senate amendments | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+amd+SB1096AS |
| Amendment(s) for SB1096 for S-Judiciary | https://committees.lis.virginia.gov/pdfs/drafts/23104824A.pdf |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+SB1096+hil |
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