The bill sought to do away with state-issued marriage licenses and instead have couples file a signed marriage contract.
The change would prevent probate judges who oppose same-sex
marriage from having to sign licenses for gay couples. A few Alabama
counties have shut down marriage license operations altogether rather
than issue licenses to gay couples.
The bill could be reintroduced when lawmakers return for the regular session in February.
Marriage bill fails in Alabama House vote – LGBTQ Nation
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