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TN SB1110

TN SB1110
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to marriage.


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Introduced
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, enacts the "Marital Contract at Common Law Recording Act"; authorizes county clerks to accept and record a record of common law marriage between one man and one woman; limits the jurisdiction of circuit courts and chancery courts in cases involving the definition of common law marriage to the principles of common law marriage. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 39; Title 67 and Title 68.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Marital Contract at Common Law Recording Act," authorizes county clerks to accept and record a record of common law marriage between one man and one woman. It limits the jurisdiction of circuit and chancery courts in cases involving the definition of common law marriage to the principles of common law marriage. The bill also outlines the process for filing and recording a record of marital contract at common law, and it specifies the status and use of such records. Additionally, the bill makes various amendments to existing Tennessee laws related to marriage, vital records, and court jurisdiction.

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Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/20/2024)

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