OH · constitutions
Ohio Const. art. XV, § 11
Marriage
Only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this state and its political subdivisions. This state and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance or effect of marriage.
History
Effective: December 2, 2004
Provenance
- Source
- codes.ohio.gov
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- 2026-09-26
- Edition
- 2026-09-26
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