House Passes Ban On Same-Sex Marriage

With no opposing debate, the Idaho House has passed a bill making it clear that the state does not recognize same-sex marriages, even if they become legal in other states.

The vote was 59-6 on Tuesday as the bill was sent to the Senate, where it is expected to clear easily.

Idaho has a law that it will recognize legal contracts, including marriages, that are legal in other states. The bill approved Tuesday amends that statute.

The legislation says marriages performed outside Idaho that violate public policy in Idaho will not be recognized as valid. Another part says a marriage performed elsewhere in an attempt to evade Idaho laws will not be recognized.

, DataTimes