The law does not match up with federal marriage law, which in 2015, allowed nationwide same-sex married through the U.S. The law also states that same sex marriage “shall be considered and treated in all respects as having no legal force or effect in this state and shall not be recognized by this state.” “Any marriage between persons of the same sex is against the strong public policy of this state,” the current law states. Tavia Galonski, D-Columbus, would eliminate the Ohio Revised Code language that marriage “may only be entered into by one man and one woman,” which has been in Ohio law since 2004. Jessica Miranda, D-Forest Park, and state Rep. They are seeking the change to “create parity” in marriage law, but also for fear court precedent might be on the chopping block in the future. Democrats in the Ohio House want to change state law to bring it in line with federal legislation and court cases that legalized same-sex and interracial marriage.
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