House Bill 1109 and Senate Bill 1369: Same-Sex Marriage

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Last Updated: January 31, 2013

House

Senate

Sponsors:

Representative Hanohano

Sponsors:

Senators Baker, Kahele, and Taniguchi

Summary:

House Bill 1109 extends to same-sex couples the right to marry. HB 1109 guarantees the rights of individuals to refuse to solemnize a same-sex marriage as part of their right to religious freedom, and provides a list of cases in which a religious organization and facility may not be required to host a same-sex marriage.

Summary:

Senate Bill 1369 extends to same-sex couples the right to marry. SB 1369 guarantees the rights of individuals to refuse to solemnize a same-sex marriage as part of their right to religious freedom, and provides a list of cases in which a religious organization and facility may not be required to host a same-sex marriage.

Status:

01/24/2013 House Introduced and passed first reading
01/28/2013 House Referred to House Judiciary Committee and House Finance Committee

Status:

01/24/2013     Senate     Introduced
01/28/2013     Senate     Passed first reading and referred to Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee.
01/31/2013     Senate     Re-referred to Senate Judiciary and Labor Committee and the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

HSLDA's Position:

Oppose.

HSLDA supports traditional marriage.

HSLDA's Position:

Oppose.

HSLDA supports traditional marriage.

Action Requested:

None at this time

Action Requested:

None at this time