The legislature passed the first reading on October 25, 2013, but the legislative process was suspended in reaction to a massive mobilization of opponents of same-sex marriage. 
Bunge liliupitia muswada huo baada ya kuusoma kwa mara ya kwanza Oktoba 23, 2013, lakini mchakato wa kisheria ulisimamishwa baada ya wapinzani wa sheria hiyo kupinga vikali ndoa za jinsia moja.