Bill Sponsor
Virginia Senate Bill 101
Session 2024
Marriage lawful regardless of sex, gender, or race of parties; issuance of marriage license.
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Apr 8, 2024
First Action
Jan 3, 2024
Latest Action
Apr 8, 2024
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
101
State
Virginia
Session
2024
Sponsorship by Party
Summary
Marriage lawful regardless of sex, gender, or race of parties; issuance of marriage license. Provides that no person authorized to issue a marriage license shall deny the issuance of such license to two parties contemplating a lawful marriage on the basis of the sex, gender, or race of the parties. The bill also requires that such lawful marriages be recognized in the Commonwealth regardless of the sex, gender, or race of the parties. The bill provides that religious organizations or members of the clergy acting in their religious capacity shall have the right to refuse to perform any marriage. This bill is identical to HB 174.
Sources
Record Created
Jan 4, 2024 6:02:52 PM
Record Updated
May 1, 2024 12:23:41 AM