HJR 0005 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 1 of the Indiana Constitution defining marriage as valid only between one man and one woman.

• Prohibits recognition of any legal status identical or substantially similar to marriage for unmarried individuals.

• Requires approval by two consecutive general assemblies and ratification by a majority of state voters to take effect.

• Referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedures on January 7, 2010.