Pennsylvania SB 1250
Summary: This bill proposes to amend the state constitution to provide that: “No union other than a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as marriage or the functional equivalent of marriage” by the state.
Status: On March 18, 2008, the bill passed the Senate Judiciary Committee by a 10-4 vote. On May 7, 2008, the Senate voted to table the legislation; it is stalled, but can be revived if there is a vote to place it back on the voting calendar.
Full Text: Read the full text of this bill.
Rating: Oppose
Action: Pennsylvania residents should use HRC’s Online Action Center to contact their state senator and representative to ask him or her to oppose this bill.
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Last Updated: 6/25/2008