Senate Joint Resolution 13 Summary

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

• Prohibits the state from recognizing any legal status that is identical or substantially similar to marriage for unmarried individuals.

• Requires approval by two consecutive general assemblies and ratification by a majority of Indiana voters to become effective.

• Referred to the Judiciary Committee on January 11, 2010, and reported favorably for passage on January 21, 2010.