An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in marriage ceremony, further providing for persons qualified to solemnize marriages.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes Pennsylvania law regarding who can legally perform marriage ceremonies. It expands the list of qualified individuals to include those authorized by religious orders, bodies, or institutions to conduct marriage ceremonies according to their specific rules and customs. This change aims to recognize and accommodate religious officiants within established religious organizations. The bill allows these individuals to solemnize marriages that result in a marriage license issued under Pennsylvania law.
Key provisions
- Expands the list of qualified marriage solemnizers.
- Includes individuals authorized by religious orders, bodies, or institutions.
- Allows these individuals to perform ceremonies based on their organization’s rules.
- Applies to marriages resulting in a Pennsylvania marriage license.
Who is affected
- Religious organizations
- Religious officiants
- Individuals seeking to marry in Pennsylvania
- Marriage license applicants
Notable changes
- Recognizes religious officiants within established religious institutions.
- No significant changes from current law are explicitly stated.
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9 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Christopher Rabb
Danielle Friel Otten
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