
Culture & Conversation Law and Policy
This law was last updated on Dec 6, 2016
HB 56
Failed to Pass
Mar 3, 2015
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 1
HB 56 would provide that those authorized or permitted to solemnize marriages are not required to solemnize the marriage of any person.
The bill would allow judges, pastors and other officiants the right to refuse to perform marriage services for same-sex couples.
Pastor Protection Provision
Religious organizations would be able to refuse to provide accommodations, facilities, advantages, privileges, services, or goods related to the recognition, solemnization, or celebration of a marriage.
The First Amendment already covers the right of religious organizations to refuse to perform marriages that conflict with their religious beliefs.
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