Family law: marriage and divorce; persons authorized to solemnize marriage; modify. Amends sec. 7 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.7). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0286'25
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Overview
This bill expands who is authorized to perform marriages in Michigan. Currently, district court judges, magistrates, probate judges, and certain elected officials could solemnize a marriage. The bill adds a ‘civil celebrant’ and a state legislator to this list, and clarifies the process for fees collected by those performing the ceremony. The bill also requires those authorized to solemnize marriages to maintain proper records and return licenses and certificates.
Key provisions
- Expands the list of authorized marriage solemnizers to include civil celebrants and state legislators.
- Clarifies the fee structure for marriages solemnized by mayors and county clerks.
- Requires authorized solemnizers to maintain records and return licenses/certificates.
- Defines ‘civil celebrant’ as an individual meeting specific age and client-focused criteria.
- Specifies that a state legislator can perform a marriage.
Who is affected
- Individuals seeking to marry
- City councils
- County commissioners
- Mayors
- County clerks
Notable changes
- Adds ‘civil celebrant’ as a permitted marriage solemnizer.
- Allows state legislators to perform marriages.
- Specifies fee collection procedures for mayors and county clerks.
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