What does Ohio law say about same-sex marriage?
According to the Ohio Constitution, only a union between one man and one woman is recognized as a valid marriage by the state and its political subdivisions. The Ohio Constitution also says that neither the state nor any political subdivision may create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance or effect of marriage. In addition, Ohio law says that any marriage between persons of the same sex is against the strong public policy of the state, has no legal force or effect, is void ab initio (null from the beginning) and will not be recognized.
