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FL H0167

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Fabian Basabe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes the repeal of Section 27, Article I of the Florida State Constitution, which defines marriage as the legal union of only one man and one woman as husband and wife
  • Removes the constitutional provision that invalidates any other legal union treated as marriage or its substantial equivalent
  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to Florida voters for approval or rejection at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law
  • Directs a specific ballot statement titled "Repeal of Marriage Definition" to be placed before electors describing the amendment's purpose

Legislative Description

Repeal of Marriage Definition

Last Action

Died in Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Constitutional Rights, Rule of Law & Government Operations Subcommittee11/2/2023

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