ATLANTA (February 13, 2025) — This week, Sen. RaShaun Kemp (D–Atlanta) introduced a resolution to enshrine same-sex marriage in the Georgia Constitution and ensure that the state recognizes same-sex marriages from other states.
“The current Georgia Constitution does not recognize same-sex marriage, a reflection of the past and an outdated way of thinking,” said Sen. Kemp. “Right now, the state must follow federal law, which allows my marriage to be recognized. But we must act at the state level to protect these rights.”
Sen. Kemp added, “We must enshrine this measure in our Constitution and ensure that same-sex marriages stand on their own merit. Colleagues on both sides of the aisle should be more than willing to support this resolution. No love should be illegal. Families like mine across Georgia deserve dignity, respect and the certainty that their marriages are protected equally under the law.”
If passed, Georgia would join 18 other states that have codified same-sex marriage into their state constitutions.
SR 167 can be found here.
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Sen. RaShaun Kemp represents the 38th Senate District, which includes a portion of Fulton County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 656-0105 or by email at rashaun.kemp@senate.ga.gov.
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