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IN HJR0003

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

Charles Burton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Article 1, Section 38 of the Indiana Constitution to define marriage as valid only between one man and one woman
  • Prohibits Indiana from recognizing any legal status identical or substantially similar to marriage for unmarried individuals
  • Amendment was previously agreed to by the 117th General Assembly and is being reconsidered by the 118th General Assembly in 2013
  • Requires approval by a second general assembly and ratification by a majority of Indiana voters to become effective
  • Referred to Committee on Judiciary on January 23, 2013

Legislative Description

Marriage.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/23/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2013

Full Bill Text

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