Indiana does not recognize same-sex unions. Same-sex marriage has also been prohibited by statute.
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Current law
Indiana statute (DOMA) (SJR15, HJR7 and HJR 8) states that: "Only a marriage between one (1) man and one (1) woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in Indiana. A legal status identical or substantially similar to that of marriage for unmarried individuals shall not be valid or recognized." This law came into effect in 2004.[1]
Constitutional Amendment Proposals
Since 2004, there has been an effort every year to push forward for a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage in Indiana.[2]
As of 2010, there was a proposal for another amendment. The proposal passed in the senate 38-10, but died in the house.[3][4]
Opinion polling
Support for gay rights | 2011 March[5] | ||
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YES | NO | NOT SURE | |
recognition for same-sex couples | 47% | 43% | 7% |
See also
References
- ^ Indiana Marriage Amendment (SJR15, HJR7 and HJR 8) Frequently Asked Questions
- ^ Indiana State Senate to take action on marriage amendment January 15, 2010, accessed April 9, 2011
- ^ Jim Shella, "Gay marriage ban goes to Indiana House once again," January 28, 2010, accessed April 9, 2011
- ^ Marriage Discrimination Amendment Dies in State Legislature
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