Protecting the Freedom to Marry Moves Forward

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March 20, 2025
Protecting the Freedom to Marry Moves Forward
DENVER, CO –
The House today advanced legislation on a preliminary vote to implement Amendment J and remove language from the Colorado Constitution banning same-sex marriage.
“Coloradans overwhelmingly support the freedom to marry who we love,”
said Rep. Brianna Titone, D-Arvada
. “As the Trump administration continues to blatantly attack and demonize the LGBTQ+ community,  this bill implements the will of the voters and protects marriage equality in Colorado. As this bill moves through the House, we’re reminded that everyone deserves to live safely in our state, and marry who they love.”
“We’re one step closer to implementing the will of the voters and protecting the freedom to marry who we love,”
said Rep. Lorena Garcia, D-Unincorporated Adams County.
“As the Trump administration takes aim at critical protections for the LGBTQ+ community, Colorado is standing up to protect marriage equality in our state. We heard the voters loud and clear – marriage equality must be protected, and  I’m truly honored to carry this bill through the House.”
SB25-014
will implement the will of the voters by repealing the provision in Colorado statute that states that marriage is valid only if it is between a man and a woman. That provision has been unenforceable since the United States Supreme Court decision in
Obergefell v. Hodges
in 2015 and is now in conflict with the State Constitution. Voters overwhelmingly approved Amendment J in the 2024 election.
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