Peach Tree Times

Senator RaShaun Kemp has introduced a resolution aimed at incorporating same-sex marriage into the Georgia Constitution. The proposal seeks to ensure that the state acknowledges same-sex marriages performed in other states.

"The current Georgia Constitution does not recognize same-sex marriage, a reflection of the past and an outdated way of thinking," stated Sen. Kemp. He emphasized the necessity for state-level action to safeguard these rights, despite federal law currently recognizing such marriages.

Sen. Kemp further remarked, "We must enshrine this measure in our Constitution and ensure that same-sex marriages stand on their own merit. Colleagues on both sides of the aisle should be more than willing to support this resolution. No love should be illegal. Families like mine across Georgia deserve dignity, respect and the certainty that their marriages are protected equally under the law."

Should this resolution pass, Georgia would become one of 19 states to have enshrined same-sex marriage within its constitution.

SR 167 is available for review online.

Senator RaShaun Kemp serves Georgia's 38th Senate District, covering part of Fulton County. He can be contacted via phone at (404) 656-0105 or email at rashaun.kemp@senate.ga.gov. Media inquiries should be directed to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.