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Senate removes statutory ban on same‑sex marriage to align state law with voters
Summary
Senate Bill 14 passed to repeal statutory language banning same‑sex marriage and align state statutes with the constitutional amendment approved by voters; sponsors framed the bill as protecting marriage equality against potential future federal legal changes.
The Senate on Feb. 4 adopted Senate Bill 14 to repeal statutory provisions prohibiting same‑sex marriage and to align Colorado law with the constitutional amendment approved by voters in November 2024.
Sen. Hawkes Lewis, who led floor remarks, recalled personal experience and the 2014 civil‑unions history and said the measure…
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