HB1800

In preliminary provisions relating to marriage, further providing for definitions; and, in miscellaneous provisions relating to marriage, repealing provisions relating to marriage between persons of the same sex.

Chamber Passed·3/25/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1800 redefines marriage as a civil contract between two individuals and repeals provisions that void same-sex marriages.

Pennsylvania HB1800 amends the definition of "marriage" in Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to remove the specification of gender, defining marriage as a civil contract between two individuals. The bill also repeals the provision that voids same-sex marriages entered into in other states or foreign jurisdictions. This change effectively removes legal barriers to same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 25–12 · Mar 25
Current
State Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

127 Yea

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72 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

10:00 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Apr 1

Senate

Referred to State Government

Mar 25

House

Re-reported as committed

Mar 25

House

Third consideration and final passage (127-72)