Oklahoma Bill Would Eliminate Marriage Licenses, Nullify Federal Control in Practice

OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 23, 2017) – A bill filed in the Oklahoma House would end government licensing of marriages in the state, effectively nullifying in practice both major sides of the contentious national debate over government-sanctioned marriage. Rep. Todd Russ (R-Cordell), prefiled House Bill1418 (HB1418). The legislation would end the issuance of state marriage licenses.…

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Oklahoma Bill Would Eliminate Marriage Licenses, Nullify Federal Control in Practice

OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 23, 2017) – A bill filed in the Oklahoma House would end government licensing of marriages in the state, effectively nullifying in practice both major sides of the contentious national debate over government-sanctioned marriage. Rep. Todd Russ (R-Cordell), prefiled House Bill1418 (HB1418). The legislation would end the issuance of state marriage licenses.…

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