Bill > HB4630

This bill amends a 1897 law about marriage license privacy by making the language gender-neutral and more inclusive. Specifically, the bill removes gendered terms like "his or her" and replaces them with more neutral language such as "the individual's". It also removes the phrase "of the opposite sex" when describing marriage, which broadens the law's applicability. The bill allows individuals who want to keep their marriage date confidential to apply to a probate judge for a marriage license without public disclosure, provided they can demonstrate a good reason for maintaining privacy. The probate judge retains the discretion to issue the license and may also authorize a retroactive order regarding the marriage date. Importantly, this bill is tied to a constitutional amendment and will only take effect if the related joint resolution becomes part of Michigan's state constitution.

Government Affairs

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4630