Pennsylvania § 1704 - Marriage between persons of the same sex.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1704 — Marriage between persons of the same sex., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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)
1996 Amendment. Act 124 added section 1704.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1704
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1704 cover?
Section 1704 ("Marriage between persons of the same sex.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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