GOP Governor Signs Legislation That Would Allow Public Officials To Deny Performing Same-Sex Marriages Based On Their Beliefs

By Danielle

Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation Wednesday permitting public officials to refuse to perform same-sex marriages if they object based on their “conscience or religious beliefs.”

“Even though the bill doesn’t specifically address same-sex marriages, critics say it means LGBTQ+ couples could be denied their right to marry,” KATC reported last week.

House Bill 878 “states that a person is not required to solemnize a marriage if the person has an objection to solemnizing the marriage based on the person’s conscience or religious beliefs.”

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