An Act to recognize common law marriage in the Commonwealth
Summary
By Ms. Balser of Newton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1340) of Linda Bonica and José F. Tosado for legislation to recognize common law marriage in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2019
Committee Review
Jan 2019
Senate Passage
Jan 2019
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2019
Last action Sep 3, 2019
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 22, 2019
Senate · Passed
Senate concurred
Jan 22, 2019
House · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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