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MI SB0286
MI SB0286Family law: marriage and divorce; civil celebrant; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 4 & 6 of 1887 PA 128 (MCL 551.101 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 285'25
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Introduced
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
In Committee
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
Crossed Over
06/10/2025
06/10/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1887 PA 128, entitled"An act establishing the minimum ages for contracting marriages; to require a civil license in order to marry and its registration; to provide for the implementation of federal law; and to provide a penalty for the violation of this act,"by amending sections 1, 4, and 6 (MCL 551.101, 551.104, and 551.106).
AI Summary
This bill amends Michigan's marriage license law to update and clarify several provisions regarding marriage licenses and the responsibilities of those officiating marriages. The bill expands the language to be more gender-neutral, replacing terms like "man or woman" with "party" and removing gendered pronouns. It specifies that all parties intending to marry must obtain a marriage license from the county clerk where either party resides, and clarifies that for nonresident couples, one party must obtain a license from the county where the marriage will be performed. The bill also updates requirements for the person officiating the marriage (referencing section 7 of 1846 RS 83), mandating that they fill out the marriage certificate completely and legibly, including their own name, title, and address. Additionally, the bill increases the penalty for officiating a marriage without a proper license from $100 to $500, and maintains the potential for 90 days of county jail time if the fine is not paid. The bill is tied to another piece of legislation (Senate Bill 285) and will only take effect if that bill is also enacted into law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 06/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0286 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: ANALYSIS AS PASSED BY THE SENATE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0285-U.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/Senate/htm/2025-SEBS-0286.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0285-F.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0285-G.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0286.htm |
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