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 State Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, is introducing legislation
today to clarify the religious freedom of clergy performing civil marriages,  an issue that has been raised in the debate over same-sex marriage.
      Some opposed to same-sex marriage have expressed concern that if
such marriages were legal, clergy might be required by law to marry same-sex
couples. In response, Leno, a staunch supporter of same-sex marriage, is
introducing legislation that would affirm that there is such requirement of
clergy if a marriage conflicts with their religious beliefs.