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TN HB0878
TN HB0878AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 29 and Title 36, relative to solemnization of marriage.
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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
03/01/2023
03/01/2023
Crossed Over
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
Passed
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/15/2024
03/15/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, clarifies that a person is not required to solemnize a marriage. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29 and Title 36.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to clarify that a person is not required to solemnize (or perform) a marriage. This means that individuals who are authorized to officiate marriages, such as clergy or judges, can choose whether or not to perform a marriage ceremony without being compelled to do so. The bill applies to Titles 4, 29, and 36 of the Tennessee Code, which cover various government functions and administrative procedures.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (18)
Monty Fritts (R)*,
Jody Barrett (R),
Gino Bulso (R),
Ed Butler (R),
Kip Capley (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Dan Howell (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
Susan Lynn (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Debra Moody (R),
Jerome Moon (R),
John Ragan (R),
Bryan Richey (R),
Tim Rudd (R),
William Slater (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Jason Zachary (R),
Last Action
Effective date(s) 02/21/2024 (on 03/15/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0878&ga=113 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/113/pub/pc0511.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0065 (4801) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/FM0402.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0878 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Amend/HA0065.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0596 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/SB0596.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB0878.pdf |
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