Amends Michigan Constitution to remove gender-specific references in marriage and property laws.
This bill amends the Michigan Constitution to make gender-neutral certain references to marriage and property laws. It repeals Section 25 of Article I, which defined marriage as the union of one man and one woman. It also amends Section 1 of Article X to remove gender-specific language regarding property rights, ensuring that property rights are not tied to marital status or gender. This change aims to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation in the state's legal framework.
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