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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
Relative to persons authorized to perform marriage ceremonies. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill expands the number of individuals authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in Massachusetts. It amends the existing law to provide that the authority of any officiant who certifies the performance of a marriage ceremony by executing a Notice of Intention is presumed valid and enforceable. Additionally, the bill allows the municipal clerk to designate any other person to solemnize a particular marriage upon application, and issue a temporary certificate to that person upon payment of a $25 fee, which can be waived for good cause. These changes aim to provide more flexibility and options for individuals to officiate marriage ceremonies in the state.
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/H3308 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3308.pdf |
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