Some South Carolina lawmakers have said they want to define same-sex marriage as a parody marriage.
Last week, a group of House Republicans filed a bill defining marriage as a union between a man and a woman. It says any other form of marriage is to be considered a parody, and not legally recognized in the state.
The bill's sponsors said sexual orientation policies have created a legal mess for South Carolina.
Gay rights advocates have called the bill prejudiced.
The bill has been sent to a committee.
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