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Introduced
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
In Committee
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to marriage between persons of the same sex; repealing s. 741.212, F.S., relating to marriages between persons of the same sex; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill repeals Section 741.212 of the Florida Statutes, which previously contained provisions related to marriages between persons of the same sex. By removing this section of law, the bill effectively eliminates any existing legal restrictions on same-sex marriage in Florida. The repeal would take effect on July 1, 2026, suggesting a delayed implementation of the change. This bill appears to be aligning Florida's state law with the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, by formally removing an outdated statutory provision that previously prohibited such marriages.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/6019 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/6019/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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