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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 6, 2026 OK SB 504 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - House (51 - 36)
April 1, 2026 MS HB 1662 Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 10)
March 31, 2026 MS HB 1662 Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 10)
March 25, 2026 PA HB 1800 Establishes State Recognition of Same Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (127 - 72)
March 25, 2026 OK SB 504 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
Feb. 19, 2026 TN HB 1473 Authorizes Private Citizens to Refuse Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages Bill Passed - House (68 - 24)
Nov. 5, 2025 OH HB 386 Requires Photo Identification When Applying for a Marriage License Bill Passed - House (88 - 2)
Sept. 12, 2025 CA SB 258 Expands the Scope of Crime for Rape and Removes the Spousal Clause Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
June 23, 2025 CA AB 1297 Prohibits Both Parties in a Divorce from Allowing an Insurance Plan to Lapse for Nonpayment of Premiums or for Failing to Renew Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
June 10, 2025 DE SB 100 Establishes the Constitutional Right to Marry Without Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
June 2, 2025 CA AB 1267 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - House (66 - 8)
April 21, 2025 IA SF 513 Prohibits Courts from Ordering Parties Involved in a Dissolution of a Marriage to Pay a Post-Secondary Education Subsidy for Dependents Bill Passed - House (85 - 6)
March 21, 2025 NM SB 290 Increases Marriage License Fees Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
March 19, 2025 IA SF 513 Prohibits Courts from Ordering Parties Involved in a Dissolution of a Marriage to Pay a Post-Secondary Education Subsidy for Dependents Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 4)
March 10, 2025 NM SB 290 Increases Marriage License Fees Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
Feb. 24, 2025 ND HCR 3013 A Concurrent Resolution Urging the U.S. Supreme Court Overturn Obergefell v. Hodges Joint Resolution Passed - House (52 - 40)
Feb. 4, 2025 UT SB 76 Prohibits Minors from Marrying Individuals 4 Years or Older Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
Jan. 21, 2025 VA SJR 249 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment Protecting Marriage Equality Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
Jan. 14, 2025 VA HJR 9 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment Protecting Marriage Equality Joint Resolution Passed - House (58 - 35)
June 13, 2024 RI H 7271 Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
April 30, 2024 RI H 7271 Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures Bill Passed - House (62 - 9)
Feb. 21, 2024 VA SB 101 Requires Marriage License Approval for All Consenting Parties Bill Passed - House (58 - 42)
Feb. 13, 2024 VA SB 101 Requires Marriage License Approval for All Consenting Parties Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 18)
Feb. 12, 2024 TN HB 878 Authorizes Marriage Clerks to Refuse to Perform a Marriage Ceremony Against Their Beliefs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 5)
Nov. 29, 2023 OH HB 161 Repeals the Marital Loophole in Rape Cases Bill Passed - House (75 - 1)
Sept. 6, 2023 MI HB 4302 Increases Minimum Age for Marriage Consent to 18 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (102 - 5)
June 2, 2023 CT HB 6569 Increases the Minimum Age to Marry to 18 Years Old Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
May 3, 2023 CT HB 6639 Requires Timely Scheduling of Temporary Financial Support Hearings in Divorce Proceedings Bill Passed - House (143 - 0)
May 3, 2023 CT HB 6569 Increases the Minimum Age to Marry to 18 Years Old Bill Passed - House (98 - 45)
March 28, 2023 OR HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 12)
March 20, 2023 MD SB 36 Repeals Courts Ability to Grant Limited Divorces and Alters Grounds for Absolute Divorce Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 10)
March 9, 2023 OR HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act (27 - 2)
March 6, 2023 TN HB 878 Authorizes Marriage Clerks to Refuse to Perform a Marriage Ceremony Against Their Beliefs Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
March 1, 2023 WV HB 3018 Prohibits Child Marriage in the State Bill Passed - House (84 - 13)
Jan. 31, 2023 OR HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act Bill Passed - House (51 - 8)
June 30, 2022 MI HB 4195 Amends Divorce Filing Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (103 - 3)
June 21, 2022 MI HB 4699 Amends Statute Relating to Criminal Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - House (105 - 0)
March 16, 2022 AK HB 62 Repeals Child Marriage Laws Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
March 9, 2022 FL SB 1796 Establishes New Laws Governing Alimony Bill Passed - House (74 - 42)
March 4, 2022 FL SB 1796 Establishes New Laws Governing Alimony Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
March 4, 2020 VA HB 623 Repeals the State Statutory Same-Sex Marriage Ban and Amends State Gender-Neutral Terms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 43)
March 3, 2020 VA HB 623 Repeals the State Statutory Same-Sex Marriage Ban and Amends State Gender-Neutral Terms (24 - 16)
May 23, 2019 AL SB 69 Repeals Marriage Licenses Bill Passed - House (67 - 26)
April 16, 2019 NV AB 139 Requires Individuals to be At Least 18 Years Old to Marry Bill Passed - House (32 - 8)
March 21, 2019 AL SB 69 Repeals Marriage Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 0)
June 27, 2018 OH HB 511 Increases Minimum Age for Marriage Bill Passed - House (90 - 2)
June 7, 2018 NJ S 427 Increases Minimum Age for Marriage to 18 Bill Passed - House (59 - 0)
April 19, 2018 DE HB 337 Prohibits Underage Marriage Bill Passed - House (23 - 11)
April 12, 2018 NJ S 427 Increases Minimum Age for Marriage to 18 (30 - 5)
Feb. 19, 2018 MO HB 1630 Increases Minimum Age for Marriage to 16 Bill Passed - House (95 - 50)
March 9, 2017 UT HB 99 Amends Bigamy Laws Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 14)
Feb. 23, 2017 UT HB 99 Amends Bigamy Laws Bill Passed - House (48 - 25)
Jan. 10, 2017 ND SB 2043 Amends Marriage Definition and Terminology Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 31)
March 15, 2016 AL SB 143 Amends Marriage License Practices Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 3)
March 7, 2016 UT SB 179 Authorizes State to Enforce Payment of Child Support Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 9)
March 3, 2016 TN HJR 529 Expresses Disagreement with the Decision in Obergefell v. Hodges Joint Resolution Passed - House (73 - 18)
Feb. 18, 2016 KY SB 5 Establishes Separate Marriage License for Same-Sex Couples Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8)
Feb. 12, 2016 VA SB 41 Prohibits State from Requiring Religious Organizations to Solemnize Certain Marriages Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 19)
Jan. 29, 2016 ID H 425 Expands Tax Law to Include Marriages Authorized by the Supreme Court Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
Sept. 15, 2015 AL SB 21 Repeals Marriage Licenses Bill Failed - House (53 - 36)
June 11, 2015 NC SB 2 Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 41)
June 1, 2015 NC SB 2 Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties Veto Override Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
May 28, 2015 NC SB 2 Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties Bill Passed - House (67 - 43)
May 19, 2015 AL SB 377 Requires Marrying Couples to Sign a Marriage Contract Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
May 12, 2015 TX SB 2065 Authorizes Religious Organizations to Decline to Perform Marriage Services Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 9)
March 20, 2015 ID HJM 4 Appeals to Congress to Impeach Certain Members of the Judiciary Bill Passed - House (44 - 25)
March 12, 2015 UT SB 297 Authorizes Certain Government Employees to Decline to Perform Marriage Services Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 3)
March 12, 2015 AL HB 56 Authorizes Officials to Refuse to Perform Marriage Ceremonies Bill Passed - House (69 - 25)
March 11, 2015 UT SB 297 Authorizes Certain Government Employees to Decline to Perform Marriage Services Bill Passed - House (66 - 9)
March 11, 2015 NH HB 681 Increases Marriage License Fee Bill Passed - House (223 - 146)
March 9, 2015 UT SB 297 Authorizes Certain Government Employees to Decline to Perform Marriage Services Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
Feb. 25, 2015 NC SB 2 Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
March 17, 2014 AK Amdt 1 Exempts Same-Sex Partners of Military Members from Driver's License Requirements Amendment Rejected - House (14 - 22)
Nov. 12, 2013 HI SB 1 - HD 1 Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 4)
Nov. 8, 2013 HI SB 1 - HD 1 Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (30 - 19)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/06 SB 504 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - House (51 - 36)
4/01 HB 1662 Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children Conference Report Adopted - Senate (39 - 10)
3/31 HB 1662 Specifies that Joint Custody is Standard for Divorces with Children Conference Report Adopted - House (90 - 10)
3/25 HB 1800 Establishes State Recognition of Same Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (127 - 72)
3/25 SB 504 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - Senate (45 - 0)
2/19 HB 1473 Authorizes Private Citizens to Refuse Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages Bill Passed - House (68 - 24)
11/05 HB 386 Requires Photo Identification When Applying for a Marriage License Bill Passed - House (88 - 2)
9/12 SB 258 Expands the Scope of Crime for Rape and Removes the Spousal Clause Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (38 - 0)
6/23 AB 1297 Prohibits Both Parties in a Divorce from Allowing an Insurance Plan to Lapse for Nonpayment of Premiums or for Failing to Renew Insurance Bill Passed - Senate (37 - 0)
6/10 SB 100 Establishes the Constitutional Right to Marry Without Discrimination Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5)
6/02 AB 1267 Prohibits the Marriage of Minors Bill Passed - House (66 - 8)
4/21 SF 513 Prohibits Courts from Ordering Parties Involved in a Dissolution of a Marriage to Pay a Post-Secondary Education Subsidy for Dependents Bill Passed - House (85 - 6)
3/21 SB 290 Increases Marriage License Fees Bill Passed - House (42 - 21)
3/19 SF 513 Prohibits Courts from Ordering Parties Involved in a Dissolution of a Marriage to Pay a Post-Secondary Education Subsidy for Dependents Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 4)
3/10 SB 290 Increases Marriage License Fees Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 11)
2/24 HCR 3013 A Concurrent Resolution Urging the U.S. Supreme Court Overturn Obergefell v. Hodges Joint Resolution Passed - House (52 - 40)
2/04 SB 76 Prohibits Minors from Marrying Individuals 4 Years or Older Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 0)
1/21 SJR 249 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment Protecting Marriage Equality Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 15)
1/14 HJR 9 Establishes a Constitutional Amendment Protecting Marriage Equality Joint Resolution Passed - House (58 - 35)
6/13 H 7271 Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
4/30 H 7271 Authorizes the Appointment of Magistrates for Family Court Procedures Bill Passed - House (62 - 9)
2/21 SB 101 Requires Marriage License Approval for All Consenting Parties Bill Passed - House (58 - 42)
2/13 SB 101 Requires Marriage License Approval for All Consenting Parties Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 18)
2/12 HB 878 Authorizes Marriage Clerks to Refuse to Perform a Marriage Ceremony Against Their Beliefs Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 5)
11/29 HB 161 Repeals the Marital Loophole in Rape Cases Bill Passed - House (75 - 1)
9/06 HB 4302 Increases Minimum Age for Marriage Consent to 18 Concurrence Vote Passed - House (102 - 5)
6/02 HB 6569 Increases the Minimum Age to Marry to 18 Years Old Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 0)
5/03 HB 6639 Requires Timely Scheduling of Temporary Financial Support Hearings in Divorce Proceedings Bill Passed - House (143 - 0)
5/03 HB 6569 Increases the Minimum Age to Marry to 18 Years Old Bill Passed - House (98 - 45)
3/28 HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act Concurrence Vote Passed - House (44 - 12)
3/20 SB 36 Repeals Courts Ability to Grant Limited Divorces and Alters Grounds for Absolute Divorce Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 10)
3/09 HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act (27 - 2)
3/06 HB 878 Authorizes Marriage Clerks to Refuse to Perform a Marriage Ceremony Against Their Beliefs Bill Passed - House (74 - 22)
3/01 HB 3018 Prohibits Child Marriage in the State Bill Passed - House (84 - 13)
1/31 HB 2032 Expands "Domestic Partnership" Eligibility Under Family Fairness Act Bill Passed - House (51 - 8)
6/30 HB 4195 Amends Divorce Filing Law Concurrence Vote Passed - House (103 - 3)
6/21 HB 4699 Amends Statute Relating to Criminal Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - House (105 - 0)
3/16 HB 62 Repeals Child Marriage Laws Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
3/09 SB 1796 Establishes New Laws Governing Alimony Bill Passed - House (74 - 42)
3/04 SB 1796 Establishes New Laws Governing Alimony Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 16)
3/04 HB 623 Repeals the State Statutory Same-Sex Marriage Ban and Amends State Gender-Neutral Terms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (53 - 43)
3/03 HB 623 Repeals the State Statutory Same-Sex Marriage Ban and Amends State Gender-Neutral Terms (24 - 16)
5/23 SB 69 Repeals Marriage Licenses Bill Passed - House (67 - 26)
4/16 AB 139 Requires Individuals to be At Least 18 Years Old to Marry Bill Passed - House (32 - 8)
3/21 SB 69 Repeals Marriage Licenses Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 0)
6/27 HB 511 Increases Minimum Age for Marriage Bill Passed - House (90 - 2)
6/07 S 427 Increases Minimum Age for Marriage to 18 Bill Passed - House (59 - 0)
4/19 HB 337 Prohibits Underage Marriage Bill Passed - House (23 - 11)
4/12 S 427 Increases Minimum Age for Marriage to 18 (30 - 5)
2/19 HB 1630 Increases Minimum Age for Marriage to 16 Bill Passed - House (95 - 50)
3/09 HB 99 Amends Bigamy Laws Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 14)
2/23 HB 99 Amends Bigamy Laws Bill Passed - House (48 - 25)
1/10 SB 2043 Amends Marriage Definition and Terminology Bill Failed - Senate (15 - 31)
3/15 SB 143 Amends Marriage License Practices Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 3)
3/07 SB 179 Authorizes State to Enforce Payment of Child Support Bill Passed - Senate (17 - 9)
3/03 HJR 529 Expresses Disagreement with the Decision in Obergefell v. Hodges Joint Resolution Passed - House (73 - 18)
2/18 SB 5 Establishes Separate Marriage License for Same-Sex Couples Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 8)
2/12 SB 41 Prohibits State from Requiring Religious Organizations to Solemnize Certain Marriages Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 19)
1/29 H 425 Expands Tax Law to Include Marriages Authorized by the Supreme Court Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
9/15 SB 21 Repeals Marriage Licenses Bill Failed - House (53 - 36)
6/11 SB 2 Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties Veto Override Passed - House (69 - 41)
6/01 SB 2 Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties Veto Override Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
5/28 SB 2 Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties Bill Passed - House (67 - 43)
5/19 SB 377 Requires Marrying Couples to Sign a Marriage Contract Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 3)
5/12 SB 2065 Authorizes Religious Organizations to Decline to Perform Marriage Services Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 9)
3/20 HJM 4 Appeals to Congress to Impeach Certain Members of the Judiciary Bill Passed - House (44 - 25)
3/12 SB 297 Authorizes Certain Government Employees to Decline to Perform Marriage Services Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (25 - 3)
3/12 HB 56 Authorizes Officials to Refuse to Perform Marriage Ceremonies Bill Passed - House (69 - 25)
3/11 SB 297 Authorizes Certain Government Employees to Decline to Perform Marriage Services Bill Passed - House (66 - 9)
3/11 HB 681 Increases Marriage License Fee Bill Passed - House (223 - 146)
3/09 SB 297 Authorizes Certain Government Employees to Decline to Perform Marriage Services Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 5)
2/25 SB 2 Authorizes Officials to Not Perform Certain Marriage Duties Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 16)
3/17 Amdt 1 Exempts Same-Sex Partners of Military Members from Driver's License Requirements Amendment Rejected - House (14 - 22)
11/12 SB 1 - HD 1 Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (19 - 4)
11/08 SB 1 - HD 1 Authorizes Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passed - House (30 - 19)
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