IN SR0012

Urges the Legislative Council to assign the Judiciary Committee to study alternatives to civil marriage and develop recommendations

References House Joint Resolution 6, which restricts marriage to one man and one woman and prohibits legal statuses identical or substantially similar to marriage

Expresses concern that the language in HJR 6 may affect unmarried Hoosiers' rights to enter contracts, make medical decisions, dispose of property, and access equal protection under law

Identifies civil marriage as essential to individuals' lives and community welfare, calling for study of alternatives to promote equity and legal protection for all Indiana residents

Directs the Secretary of State to transmit the resolution to the Legislative Council through the Executive Director of the Legislative Services Agency