Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes - Title 23 1704
Marriage between persons of the same sex.
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)
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Returns of marriages.
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Marriage between persons of the same sex.
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Application for license.
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Decree that spouse of applicant is presumed decedent.
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Forms where parties perform ceremony.
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Persons qualified to solemnize marriages.