Tennessee House Passes Bill Protecting Right to Decline Recognition of Same-Sex Marriage

Tennessee State Capitol Building / Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Tennessee House of Representatives approved legislation Thursday that would allow private individuals and organizations to decline to recognize same-sex marriages.

According to LifeSite News, House Bill 1473 passed by a majority of 68-24. All Republicans voted in favor, while all Democrats voted against it.

The bill does not challenge the legality of same-sex marriage.

However, it would exempt banks, medical institutions...