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TN HB0892

TN HB0892
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.

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Introduced
02/08/2017
In Committee
02/13/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 the state's policy to defend "natural marriage" between one man and one woman, regardless of any court decision to the contrary, such as the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. The bill also allows the state legislature to hire legal counsel to defend the law if the Attorney General declines to do so, prohibits state or local agencies from giving effect to any court order that violates Tennessee's laws on "natural marriage," and prevents the state from taking enforcement action against individuals who do not comply with such unlawful court orders. Additionally, the bill amends the state's marriage license law to require the Office of Vital Records to determine whether a proposed marriage would be lawful and valid under Tennessee's Constitution before a license can be issued.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Civil Justice Committee (on 01/17/2018)
(1 Companion Bills)

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