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Introduced
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to marriage between persons of the same sex; repealing s. 741.212, F.S., relating to marriage between persons of the same sex; deleting a prohibition on the recognition of same-sex marriages; deleting a prohibition on the state and its agencies and subdivisions giving effect to a public act, record, or judicial proceeding that respects a same sex marriage or relationship or a claim arising from such marriage or relationship; deleting the definitions of the terms “marriage” and “spouse”; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill repeals Section 741.212 of the Florida Statutes, which previously contained provisions prohibiting the recognition of same-sex marriages in the state. By removing this section of law, the bill effectively eliminates existing restrictions on same-sex marriage and removes previous state-level barriers to recognizing such marriages. The repeal means that same-sex couples will now have the same marriage rights and legal recognition as opposite-sex couples in Florida. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for the implementation of these changes. This legislative action follows the broader national trend and Supreme Court decisions that have established marriage equality as a constitutional right, ensuring that LGBTQ+ couples in Florida will have equal marriage rights under state law.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Judiciary (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/144 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/144/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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