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FL H6027

Bill

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

David Richardson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals section 741.212 of Florida Statutes, which prohibited recognition of same-sex marriages
  • Removes the prohibition on recognizing marriages between persons of the same sex entered into in Florida, another state, or another jurisdiction (domestic or foreign)
  • Removes the prohibition on giving effect to public acts, records, or judicial proceedings from other jurisdictions regarding marriages or relationships not previously recognized in Florida
  • Eliminates the statutory definition of "marriage" that limited it to a legal union between one man and one woman
  • Takes effect upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Marriage Equality

Last Action

Died in Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee11/8/2017

Full Bill Text

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