Marriage / Civil Union Equality

SB 290 Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act

About the Bill

Link:

http://mlis.state.md.us/2008RS/bills/sb/sb0290f.pdf

Link:

http://mlis.state.md.us/2008rs/billfile/sb0290.htm

Synopsis:

Establishing that a marriage between two individuals who are not otherwise prohibited from marrying is valid in the State; prohibiting an official of a religious institution or body authorized to solemnize marriages from being required to solemnize any marriage in violation of the constitutional right to free exercise of religion; etc.

LWVMD's Position

LWV Position:

Support

LWV Testimony:

LWVMD Testimony SB 290 – Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act

Marriage / Civil Union Equality

LWVMD Testimony SB 290 – Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act

Presented To:

Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee

Date Presented:

14 Feb 2008

LWV Position:

Support

The League of Women Voters of Maryland supports the proposed legislation which would allow state sanctioned, legally recognized unions which convey rights, benefits and obligations to same-sex partner

References

Bill:

LWVMD Position:

Equality of Opportunity (Civil Marriage)

LWV Study:

Study: Benefits and Burdens of Marriage Under Maryland Law

Off Site References:

Info about SB 290

SB 290