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MO HB1107
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Mike Moon
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AI Summary
- Declares Missouri's public policy to recognize marriage only between a man and a woman, invalidating any other marriages
- Prohibits recorders from issuing marriage licenses except to a man and a woman
- Bars recognition or enforcement of marriages other than between a man and a woman, even if valid where contracted
- Prohibits use of state or local taxpayer funds or employee salaries for licensing or supporting marriages other than between a man and a woman
- State or local government employees who willfully violate these provisions may be terminated, lose salary and benefits, and unvested employees may lose retirement benefits (though they can request a refund of their contributions)
- Includes an emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions of the law relating to marriages other than a marriage between a man and a woman
Last Action
Referred: Civil and Criminal Proceedings(H)
5/15/2015
Committee Referrals
Civil and Criminal Proceedings5/15/2015
Full Bill Text
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