relative to the right to marry. Providing that the right to marry is a fundamental civil right and that the state shall protect the right of every individual, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or race, to marry and to have their marriage legally recognized.
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Introduced
2Passed 1st Chamber
3Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
2026
Mar 12Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 176-162 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 105Latest
Vote recorded ITL. Result: pass.Lower
Mar 12Special Order to the next order of business (Rep. Weber): MA VV 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 104
Feb 2Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Feb 2Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 11-7; RC) HC 10 P. 98Minor
Feb 2Executive Session: 01/21/2026 11:30 am GP 230
Jan 8Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 11:30 am GP 230
2025
Dec 1Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 41Introduced