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HR 28

A resolution to condemn the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Obergefell v Hodges.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 6 co-sponsors

A non-binding Michigan House resolution condemns Obergefell v. Hodges and reaffirms marriage as one man and one woman; it has no legal effect but signals lawmakers' stance.

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Bill Summary · HR 28

Summary — HR 28: Resolution condemning Obergefell v. Hodges

Status: Introduced (Aug 18, 2025); referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Classification: Resolution (non‑binding, symbolic)

Purpose

HR 28 is a legislative resolution that formally condemns the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges (2015). The resolution declares the decision inconsistent with the authors’ interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, expresses concern about its legal and social consequences (including effects on religious liberty and state sovereignty), and reaffirms a state-level definition of marriage.

Key provisions

  • Condemns the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges as “at odds with the Constitution” and characterizes its legal reasoning (particularly the substantive‑due‑process approach to “liberty”) as an overreach that elevates judicial power over popular and state authority.
  • Argues that Obergefell inverts historical understandings of liberty and dignity (asserting the Framers viewed dignity as innate and not granted by government) and that the decision harms religious liberty.
  • Asserts that marriage regulation has traditionally been a matter for the states and that Obergefell undermines state constitutions and voter will (citing Michigan Constitution Article I, Section 25 — “the union of one man and one woman in marriage shall be the only agreement recognized as a marriage”).
  • Reaffirms the definition of marriage as “a union between one man and one woman.”
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Who is affected

  • Direct legal effect: none — this is a commemorative/expressive resolution and does not alter federal or state law or judicial precedent.
  • Political/social impact: intended audience includes state and federal policymakers, courts, religious organizations, and constituents; it signals the legislature’s position on marriage law and constitutional interpretation.
  • Potential downstream effects: may be used to justify or support future legislative proposals, state constitutional actions, or litigation aimed at challenging marriage‑related rights, but by itself creates no enforceable legal changes.

Sponsors and related measures

  • Introduced by: Representatives Schriver, Fox, Maddock, Alexander, Woolford, DeSana, and Carra (Michigan House Introduced Resolution No. 28).
  • Related/respectively similar measures referenced: HRES 5 and HCR 29 (listed as companions in the provided materials).

Procedural/timeline notes

  • As of the provided information, HR 28 was introduced and referred to the Committee on Government Operations. Being a resolution, it follows the chamber’s resolution process; if adopted it would be a formal expression of the legislature’s view but not an enactment of law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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