Senate mulls giving Michigan’s same-sex marriage ban the boot

Citing fears of a Supreme Court reversal, same-sex marriage advocates are pushing to remove a dormant ban from Michigan’s books. Doing so would require a ballot proposal.

By: Jordyn Hermani

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 749

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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While dormant due to a 2015 US Supreme Court decision, Michigan still has a ban on same sex marriage enshrined in its constitution
Michigan’s Democratic-led Senate on Thursday took testimony on a potential ballot proposal to remove that ban — permanently
Doing so would require supermajority votes in the Legislature and voter approval of a statewide ballot proposal

LANSING — Senate Democrats are pushing to repeal Michigan’s same-sex marriage ban, which remains …

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