Bill > S1025

This bill amends and repeals existing law to revise certain requirements regarding marriage. Key provisions include: - Removing the requirement for a marriage license and instead requiring the filing of a marriage certificate with the county recorder after the marriage is solemnized. - Updating the requirements and process for marriage contracts, including consent and age requirements. - Clarifying the duties of the person solemnizing the marriage and the required marriage certificate form. - Requiring county recorders to record all returned marriage certificates within one month or face a fine. - Repealing several existing sections related to marriage licenses. - Updating references from "marriage license" to "marriage certificate" in various sections of law. - Maintaining the existing fee for filing, recording, and indexing a marriage certificate, with the additional fee continuing to be credited to the domestic violence project account. The bill also includes an emergency clause, making it effective on January 1, 2024.

Government Affairs, Justice

Judiciary and Rules Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/S1025/