| Initiative 96 | |
| Montana Definition of Marriage Amendment | |
| Yes Text: | For |
| No Text: | Against |
| Yes: | 295,070 |
| No: | 148,263 |
| Total: | 456,096 |
| Electorate: | 638,474 |
| Turnoutpct: | 69.44 |
| Map: | 2004 Montana Initiative 96 results map by county.svg |
| Mapcaption: | Yes |
| Notes: | Source: [1] |
| Date: | November 2, 2004 |
| Country: | Montana |
Initiative 96 of 2004 is a ballot initiative that amended the Montana Constitution to prevent same-sex marriages from being conducted or recognized in Montana. The Initiative passed via public referendum on November 2, 2004 with 67% of voters supporting and 33% opposing.[2]
The text of the adopted amendment, which is found at Article XIII, section 7 of the Montana Constitution, states:
Only a marriage between one man and one woman shall be valid or recognized as a marriage in this state.[3]