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North Carolina HB 361/SB 272

Summary: These bills propose amending the state constitution to provide that “marriage between a man and a woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this state.” If approved by the legislature, the proposed amendment would go before voters.

Status: HB 361 was introduced March 2, 2009 and assigned to four committees in the House. SB 272 was introduced February 23, 2009 and assigned to the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

Full Text: Read the full text of house bill and the senate bill.

Rating: Oppose

Action: North Carolina residents should use HRC’s Online Action Center to contact their state senator and representative to ask him or her to oppose this bill.



Last Updated: Tuesday, April 21, 2009