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IL SB2637

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kyle McCarter

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act entirely.

  • Changes the definition of valid marriage from "2 persons" to "a man and a woman" in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.

  • Adds a new provision declaring that same-sex marriages are contrary to the public policy of Illinois.

  • Removes religious exemptions previously granted to denominations and religious officials regarding solemnization of marriages.

  • Repeals Section 220 of the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and Section 65 of the Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, and modifies civil union recognition provisions.

Legislative Description

MARRIAGE FAIRNESS ACT-REPEAL

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/28/2014
Civil Rights2/27/2014
Executive1/29/2014
Assignments1/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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