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TN SB0752
TN SB0752As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Natural Marriage Defense Act," which states the policy of Tennessee to defend natural marriage between one man and one woman regardless of any court decision to the contrary. - Amends TCA Title 36.
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Introduced
02/08/2017
02/08/2017
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2018
04/25/2018
Introduced Session
110th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Natural Marriage Defense Act," which states the policy of Tennessee to defend natural marriage between one man and one woman regardless of any court decision to the contrary. - Amends TCA Title 36.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Tennessee Natural Marriage Defense Act," establishes a state policy to defend "natural marriage" between one man and one woman, regardless of any court decision to the contrary. The bill states that natural marriage remains the law in Tennessee, even if a court rules otherwise, such as the 2015 Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. The bill also authorizes the state legislature to employ legal counsel to defend the constitutionality of laws prohibiting the recognition of marriage other than natural marriage if the state attorney general declines to do so. Additionally, the bill prohibits state or local agencies from giving effect to any court order that violates Tennessee's laws protecting natural marriage.
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Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) Added. (on 03/15/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0752&ga=110 |
| SB0752 | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Fiscal/SB0752.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/110/Bill/SB0752.pdf |
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