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Marriage is inherently a unique relationship between a man and a woman.
As a matter of public policy, this state has a special interest in encouraging, supporting, and protecting that unique relationship in order to promote, among other goals, the stability and welfare of society and its children. A marriage contracted between individuals of the same sex is invalid in this state. 1996, Act 324, Imd. June 26, 1996. Sept. 28, 1951.