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.
(Oct. 16, 1996, P.L.706, No.124, eff. 60 days)
1996 Amendment. Act 124 added section 1704.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 17 - Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Marriage
Section 1701 - Decree that spouse of applicant is presumed decedent
Section 1702 - Marriage during existence of former marriage
Section 1703 - Marriage within degree of consanguinity
Section 1704 - Marriage between persons of the same sex