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CA ACA5

CA

Status

Passed

7/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

Evan Low

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

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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