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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to recognize common law marriage in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to recognize common law marriage in the Commonwealth. The key provisions of the bill are: 1) Persons who have cohabited and acknowledged each other as spouses, and are generally reputed to be such, for at least 3 years shall be deemed to have been legally married, and 2) common law marriages that are otherwise lawful will not be considered invalid due to a failure to obtain a marriage license or follow the standard solemnization procedures.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1340 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1340.pdf |
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