This initiative measure is submitted to the people in accordance with
the provisions of Article II, Section 8, of the California Constitution.
This initiative measure adds a section to the Family Code; therefore, new
provisions proposed to be added are printed in italic type to indicate that they are new.
PROPOSED LAW
SECTION 1. This act may be cited as the "California Defense of Marriage Act."
SECTION 2. Section 308.5 is added to the Family Code, to read:
308.5. Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.
