A Modern Definition of Marriage for North Dakota?
North Dakota’s approach to marriage is under review as lawmakers consider Senate Bill 2264, which seeks to update the state’s definition of marriage. If passed, the bill would transition from traditional labels like “husband” and “wife” to a broader recognition of marital relationships between two consenting adults, regardless of gender. Senate sponsor Ryan Braunberger emphasizes that this change aims to guarantee equal rights and responsibilities for all couples. The bill is currently awaiting a vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Megan Topping with KX News has the full story. Bill details can be found below.
SB 2264
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 12.1-23-09, sections 14-02-07, 14-03-01, 14-03-08, 14-05-06, 14-05-18, 14-07-01, 14-07-03, 14-07-04, 14-07-06, 14-07-07, 14-07-08, 14-07-12, 14-07-13, and 14-07-14, subsection 9 of section 14-12.2-28, subsection 4 of section 14-14.1-30, sections 14-15-03, 14-15-20, 14-18-05, 14-18-08, and 20.1-03-06, subsections 8, 28, and 31 of section 20.1-03-12, section 30.1-10-02, subdivision b of subsection 1 of section 30.1-10-04, sections 35-01-04, 47-18-04, 47-18-05, 47-18-14, and 50-25.1-10, subsection 4 of section 54-52.4-02, subsection 2 of section 57-38-31, subsection 5 of section 57-40.3-04, section 57-40.3-07, and subsection 3 of section 57-40.5-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the definition of marriage and the recognition of marital relationships.
House Sponsors: Conmy (D, District 11), Dobervich (D, District 11),
Senate Sponsors: Braunberger (D, District 10),
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