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CA ACA5
CA
AI Summary
- Repeals the California Constitutional provision stating marriage is only valid between a man and woman, which is currently unenforceable due to federal law
- Establishes the right to marry as a fundamental right in the California Constitution
- Grounds the marriage right in existing constitutional protections including the rights to enjoy life, liberty, safety, happiness, privacy, due process, and equal protection
- Requires two-thirds vote in both the Assembly and Senate to advance to voters for approval
- Recognizes court precedent that same-sex couples and interracial couples have the right to marry
Legislative Description
Marriage equality.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 125, Statutes of 2023.
7/20/2023
Committee Referrals
Appropriations7/6/2023
Elections and Constitutional Amendments6/28/2023
Judiciary6/27/2023
Rules6/26/2023
Appropriations6/13/2023
Judiciary6/1/2023
Full Bill Text
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