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MA S975

MA S975
Relative to the process for amending marriage certificates

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the process for amending marriage certificates. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend the process for changing the sex designation on a marriage certificate in Massachusetts. Specifically, it would allow a person who has undergone permanent medical sex reassignment to have their marriage record amended to accurately reflect their reassigned sex, provided they submit certain documentation, including an affidavit, a physician's statement, and the consent of their spouse. The bill also allows for the marriage record to be amended to reflect a legal name change.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2612 (on 02/08/2024)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Family Issues
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S975 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S975.pdf 03/11/2023
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