Pennsylvania

Statutes

Marriage Protection Act (1996)

Marriage Between Persons of the same sex

It is hereby declared to be the strong and longstanding public policy of this commonwealth that marriage shall be between one man and one woman.  A marriage between persons of the same sex which was entered into in another state or foreign jurisdiction, even if valid where entered into, shall be void in this Commonwealth.  23 Pa.C.S.A § 1704

Pennsylvania Statutes DOMESTIC RELATIONS (TITLE 23) MARRIAGE CHAPTER 17. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO MARRIAGE § 1704. Marriage between persons of the same sex. It is hereby declared to be the strong and longstanding public policy of this Commonwealth that marriage shall be between one man and one woman. A marriage between persons of the same sex which was entered into in another state or foreign jurisdiction, even if valid where entered into, shall be void in this Commonwealth.

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