Cal. Const., art. I, § 7.5 · Article I. DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

Cal. Const., art. I, § 7.5

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

(a) The right to marry is a fundamental right.

(b) This section is in furtherance of both of the following:

(1) The inalienable rights to enjoy life and liberty and to pursue and obtain safety, happiness, and privacy guaranteed by Section 1.

(2) The rights to due process and equal protection guaranteed by Section 7.

Notes and commentary — not constitutional text

History

Sec. 7.5 repealed and added Nov. 5, 2024, by Prop. 3. Res.Ch. 125, 2023. Effective December 18, 2024. Approved in Proposition 3 at the November 5, 2024, election.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CONS&sectionNum=SEC.%207.5.&article=I
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