Sec. 3101.01 of S.B. 5: ... A marriage may only be entered into by one man and one woman. Any marriage between persons of the same sex is against the strong public policy of this state. Any marriage between persons of the same sex shall have no legal force or effect in this state and, if attempted to be entered into in this state, is void ab initio and shall not be recognized by this state. The recognition or extension by the state of the specific statutory benefits of a legal marriage to non-marital relationships between persons of the same sex or different sexes is against the strong public policy of this state. Any public act, record or judicial proceeding of this state, as defined in section 9.82 of the Revised Code, that extends the specific statutory benefits of legal marriage to non-marital relationships between persons of the same sex or different sexes is void.
It exists solely to nullify any legal protections for civil unions or same-sex relationships that may have been gained through collective bargaining for public employees. In other words, LGBT public employees under this bill would have no partner benefits whatsoever in Ohio, all voided by this legislation. Nor would they have to right to even have them on the table under collective bargaining discussions. Gone. Period.
But of course it's necessary to balance the budget, because shut up that's why TEA PARTY MEANS FREEDOM!
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