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CHAPTER 365 An Act to amend and reenact § 20-45.2 of the Code of Virginia, relating to same sex marriages. [H 1589] Approved March 15, 1997

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 20-45.2 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 20-45.2. Marriage between persons of same sex.

A marriage between persons of the same sex is prohibited. Any marriage entered into by persons of the same sex in another state or jurisdiction shall be void in all respects in Virginia and any contractual rights created by such marriage shall be void and unenforceable.