Watch Live Now: Hearing On Tennessee Bill That Would Void All Same-Sex Marriages

Lawmakers are now holding a hearing on a highly unconstitutional anti-gay bill.

Right now a Tennessee House subcommittee is holding a hearing on a bill that literally would declare “void” all marriages of same-sex couples. The Tennessee Natural Marriage Defense Act “states the policy of Tennessee to defend natural marriage between one man and one woman regardless of any court decision to the contrary.”

Watch live by visiting the Tennessee House website, then click on the box that says “view event.” 

UPDATE:
Some background: The bill is being sponsored by Tennessee Republican state Representative Mark Pody, who claims God talks to him personally and told him to file the legislation.

As NCRM first reported, a state-required fiscal impact report found the legislation, should it become law, would cost the taxpayers of Tennessee $8.5 billion annually.

Note: Follow the Tennessee Equality Project on Twitter for insight and updates, and because they’re a good group of folks fighting an important fight. NCRM will provides updates as well.

FINAL UPDATE: 
Breaking: Tennessee Lawmakers Kill Bill That Would Void Same-Sex Marriage, Cost $8.5 Billion

MORE:

Supporters of Anti-Gay Marriage Bill Rally in Tennessee, Say ‘Cost of Tolerance is AIDS’

GOP Lawmakers In Two Southern States File Bills Comparing Same-Sex Marriage To Forced Sterilization

Watch: GOP Lawmaker Says God Personally Told Him To Be A ‘Watchman’ Warning Gay Marriage Is ‘Wicked’

 

This is a breaking news and developing story. Details may change. This story will be updated, and NCRM will likely publish follow-up stories on this news. Stay tuned and refresh for updates.

 

Hat tip: Towleroad