CACR25Introduced in the House
Relative to the right to marry. Providing that the right to marry is a fundamental civil right and that the state shall protect the right of every individual, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or race, to marry and to have their marriage legally recognized.
Introduced by Alice Wade, District 15-STR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to the right to marry. Providing that the right to marry is a fundamental civil right and that the state shall protect the right of every individual, regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or race, to marry and to have their marriage legally recognized.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 176-162 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 105
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: ITL · March 12, 2026
176
Yes
162
No
54
Absent or Not Voting
392 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Yes |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Yes |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary House Journal 1 P. 41
Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 11:30 am GP 230
Executive Session: 01/21/2026 11:30 am GP 230
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 11-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 98
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Special Order to the next order of business (Rep. Weber): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 104
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 176-162 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 105
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