HB40 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Todd

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Marriage, same sex marriage amendment repealed, Amendment 774, Constitution of Alabama of 1901, repealed, const. amend.

Summary

HB40 would repeal Amendment 774 by putting a statewide vote to allow same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses and have their marriages recognized in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

The bill proposes a constitutional amendment to repeal Amendment No. 774, which currently bans issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples and prevents recognizing same-sex marriages from other states. It requires a statewide election under Amendment 555 and sets up ballot language and Yes/No choices for voters. If the repeal is approved, Alabama would no longer prohibit same-sex marriages or their recognition.

Who It Affects

• Same-sex couples in Alabama would be eligible to obtain marriage licenses and have their marriages recognized in Alabama once the amendment is approved.
• Alabama voters statewide (and election officials) would vote on the repeal in a statewide election and implement the amendment if approved.

Key Provisions

• Repeal Amendment No. 774, which prohibits issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples and recognizing same-sex marriages from other states.
• Provide for a statewide election to decide the repeal, with ballot language describing the proposed amendment and Yes/No choices, under existing Amendment 555 election laws.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Constitutional Amendments