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2018 SESSION
SB 50 Same-sex marriages; civil unions.
Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Same-sex marriages; civil unions. Repeals the statutory prohibitions on same-sex marriages and civil unions or other arrangements between persons of the same sex purporting to bestow the privileges and obligations of marriage. These prohibitions have been rendered obsolete by the United States Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. ___ (June 26, 2015). This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Code Commission.
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HISTORY
- 11/27/17 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101259D
- 11/27/17 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/05/18 Senate: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (SB3-Ebbin) (15-Y 0-N)