Vetoed by Governor Chris Christie

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes same-sex marriage.

Highlights:

• Defines “marriage” as a union of 2 individuals, regardless of gender (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that no religious organization shall be required to solemnize or provide goods or services for any marriage (Sec. 5).

• Prohibits legal action against religious organizations or their employees for any refusal to solemnize or provide goods or services related to marriage (Sec. 5).

• Prohibits the establishment of new civil unions on or after the effective date of the bill (Secs. 6 & 7):
• Partners in previously established civil unions that have not moved to dissolve their civil union shall be deemed married.

• Requires licensing officers to immediately issue a marriage license to partners in previously established civil unions (Sec. 8).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes same-sex marriage.

Highlights:

• Defines “marriage” as a union of 2 individuals, regardless of gender (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that no religious organization shall be required to solemnize or provide goods or services for any marriage (Sec. 5).

• Prohibits legal action against religious organizations or their employees for any refusal to solemnize or provide goods or services related to marriage (Sec. 5).

• Prohibits the establishment of new civil unions on or after the effective date of the bill (Secs. 6 & 7):
• Partners in previously established civil unions that have not moved to dissolve their civil union shall be deemed married.

• Requires licensing officers to immediately issue a marriage license to partners in previously established civil unions (Sec. 8).

Full Bill Text