Pennsylvania — Statute

1996 – Amendment | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law defines marriage as between one man and one woman, declaring same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions invalid within the state.

Legal Content
Pennsylvania State Law

1996 – Amendment

Pennsylvania Title 23 - Domestic Relations § 1996

Summary
Pennsylvania law explicitly states that marriage is only between one man and one woman, declaring same-sex marriages valid elsewhere as void within the state. This section was added in 1996 to reinforce the state's policy on marriage definitions.
Frequently Asked Questions

Why Attorneys Choose FlawFinder

Side-by-side with Westlaw and LexisNexis

FeatureWestlawLexisNexis
Monthly price$19 - $99$133 - $646$153 - $399
ContractNone1-3 year min1-6 year min
Hidden fees$0, alwaysUp to $469/search$25/mo + per-doc
Police SOPs✓ 310+ departments
Zero-hallucination AI✓ CitationGuard
CancelOne clickTermination feesNo option to cancel
Explain Like I'm 5

In simple terms: Pennsylvania law defines marriage as between one man and one woman, declaring same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions invalid within the state.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.

FlawFinder provides legal information, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for specific legal guidance.