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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act to revise the definition of marriage.
AI Summary
This bill revises the definition of marriage in South Dakota law. It removes the requirement that marriage be between a man and a woman, and instead defines marriage as a civil contract between two persons. It also removes the requirement that a marriage must be solemnized, and instead states that for a marriage to be valid, it must be solemnized by an authorized person. Additionally, the bill removes the exception that previously did not recognize same-gender marriages performed outside of South Dakota.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
Linda Duba (D)*,
Shawn Bordeaux (D),
Eric Emery (D),
Erin Healy (D),
Liz Larson (D),
Kameron Nelson (D),
Reynold Nesiba (D),
Peri Pourier (R),
Kadyn Wittman (D),
Last Action
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 5. (on 02/13/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/23779 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/244416.pdf |
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