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MN SF925

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

David Dibble

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Changes marriage definition from "a man and a woman" to "two persons" to allow marriage between persons of the same sex.

  • Removes prohibition on same-sex marriage and voids previous language declaring same-sex marriages recognized by other states as void in Minnesota.

  • Adds religious exemption allowing religious organizations to refuse solemnizing marriages and to deny goods, services, facilities, or accommodations related to marriage solemnization based on religious beliefs.

  • Prohibits fines, penalties, or civil liability against clergy or authorized persons who refuse to solemnize any marriage for any reason.

  • Amends gender-specific language throughout marriage and dissolution statutes to apply neutrally to married couples regardless of sex or gender.

Legislative Description

Marriage between two persons authorization

Last Action

HF substituted on General Orders HF1054

5/10/2013

Committee Referrals

Finance5/6/2013
Rules and Administration3/13/2013
Judiciary2/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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