BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 2176: Defense of marriage

Reaffirming and protecting the institution of marriage.

Summary

Provides that the uniting of two persons in a nonmarital domestic relationship, including a civil union, domestic partnership, or other similar relationship when the persons are other than a male and a female is not valid in this state, and such a uniting of two persons recognized as valid in another jurisdiction is not recognized as valid in this state.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2176), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to reaffirming and protecting the institution of marriage;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2176 (2025–26) Drug therapy agreements/PRA · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2176 (2023–24) Preventive dental care · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2176 (2019–20) Fiscal matters T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2176 (2017–18) REAL ID act · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2176 (2015–16) Natural resources T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2176 (2013–14) Leased energy systems · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2176 (2011–12) Impaired drivers/judgments · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2176 (2009–10) Minimum wage & overtime comp · Did not pass · died in committee