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IN HJR0006

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

Eric Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article 1 of the Indiana Constitution defining marriage as only between one man and one woman
  • Prohibits recognition of any legal status identical or substantially similar to marriage for unmarried individuals, such as civil unions or domestic partnerships
  • Previously agreed to by the 117th General Assembly and requires agreement by the 118th General Assembly as the second required passage
  • Must be ratified by a majority of Indiana voters to take effect after legislative approval
  • Introduced January 23, 2013 and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary

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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