Bill Text: MI HJRF | 2023-2024 | 102nd Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: Civil rights: sexual orientation discrimination; certain references to marriage; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 1, art. X & repeals sec. 25, art. I of the state constitution.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 48-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2023-06-20 - Printed Joint Resolution Filed 06/15/2023 [HJRF Detail]
Download: Michigan-2023-HJRF-Introduced.html
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION F
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 1 of article X; and repealing section 25 of article I, to remove gender limitations.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state constitution of 1963, to remove gender limitations, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the people of the state:
ARTICLE I
Sec. 25. To secure and preserve the benefits of marriage for our society and for future generations of children, the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage or similar union for any purpose.
ARTICLE X
Sec. 1. The disabilities of coverture as to property are abolished. The real and personal estate of every woman an individual acquired before marriage and all real and personal property to which she that individual may afterwards become entitled shall be and remain the estate and property of such woman, that individual, and shall not be liable for the debts, obligations or engagements of her husband, that individual's spouse, and may be dealt with and disposed of by her that individual as if she that individual were unmarried. Dower may be relinquished or conveyed as provided by law.
Resolved further, That the foregoing amendment shall be submitted to the people of the state at the next general election in the manner provided by law.
