Sets out the title and purpose of the act. Codifies marriage as the legally recognized union of two consenting individuals, regardless of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in GS 51-5.6. Requires all laws, policies and regulations of the State to be equally applied to any married couple, regardless of sex, gender, or sexual orientation of the parties. Bars: (1) any State or local government agency, entity or official from refusing to recognize a marriage legally performed under GS 51-5.6; (2) an individual, corporation, association, or government entity from denying services, benefits, rights, or responsibilities related to marriage based on sex, gender, or sexual orientation (under new GS 51-5.7); and (3) a public official responsible for issuing marriage licenses or performing civil ceremonies from refusing to do so based on the sex, gender, or sexual orientation of the applicants (under new GS 51-5.7). Repeals GS 51-1.2 (voiding marriages between persons of the same gender) and GS 51-5.5 (recusal of certain public officials). Contains a severability clause.
MARRIAGE EQUALITY ACT.
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AN ACT TO AFFIRM AND PROTECT MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN NORTH CAROLINA.Intro. by Butler, Rubin, Lopez, Belk.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Feb 25 2025)
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Fri, 21 Feb 2025 House: Filed(link is external)
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Tue, 25 Feb 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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