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General Statutes of Connecticut 46b-22b

Refusal to solemnize or participate in ceremony solemnizing a marriage on religious grounds.

(a) No member of the clergy authorized to join persons in marriage pursuant to section 46b-22 shall be required to solemnize any marriage in violation of his or her right to the free exercise of religion guaranteed by the first amendment to the United States Constitution or section 3 of article first of the Constitution of the state. (b) No church or qualified church-controlled organization, as defined in 26 USC 3121, shall be required to participate in a ceremony solemnizing a marriage in violation of the religious beliefs of that church or qualified church-controlled organization.

(P.A. 09-13, S. 7.)

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§ 46b-25 Application for license
§ 46b-20 Definitions.
§ 46b-21 Marriage of persons related by consanguinity or affinity prohibited.
§ 46b-22b Refusal to solemnize or participate in ceremony solemnizing a marriage on religious grounds.
§ 46b-23 Joining persons in marriage knowingly without authority.
§ 46b-24 License. Period of validity. Penalty for solemnization without license. Validity of marriage ceremony.
§ 46b-24a Validation of marriages occurring in town other than town where license issued.
§ 46b-28 Validity of marriages celebrated in a foreign country.
§ 46b-28a Recognition of marriages and other relationships entered into in another state or jurisdiction.
§ 46b-28b Recognition by another state or jurisdiction of marriages entered into in this state.
§ 46b-29 Marriage of persons under conservatorship.
§ 46b-33 Copy of law to applicants.
§ 46b-34 Marriage certificate. Affidavit in lieu of certificate.
§ 46b-35 Certificates prima facie evidence.
§ 46b-35b Effect of marriage equality law on provision of adoption, foster care or social services by religious organization.
§ 46b-22 Who may join persons in marriage. Penalty for unauthorized performance.
§ 46b-22a Validation of marriages performed by unauthorized justice of the peace or family support referee.
§ 46b-28c Prior divorce in another state or country. Validity of marriage in this state.
§ 46b-28d Recognition of marriages entered into at Mashantucket Pequot reservation or Mohegan reservation.
§ 46b-35a Refusal to provide services or accommodations related to the solemnization or celebration of a marriage on religious grounds.
§ 46b-20a Eligibility to marry.