Family law: marriage and divorce; persons authorized to solemnize marriage; modify. Amends sec. 7 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.7).
This bill amends Michigan's marriage laws to formally recognize "civil celebrants" as authorized individuals who can officiate weddings. To qualify, a civil celebrant must be at least 18 years old and agree to perform the ceremony according to the couple's wishes. The legislation also clarifies the roles and fee collection responsibilities for mayors and county clerks when they solemnize marriages. Finally, the bill includes a provision stating that it will not take effect unless a separate related bill is also passed into law.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Oct 23, 2024
Last action Dec 10, 2024
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
13
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Dec 10, 2024
Introduced
received on 12/05/2024
lower
Dec 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 442 YEAS 23 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Dec 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
SUBSTITUTE (S-3) CONCURRED IN
upper
Dec 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-3)
upper
Dec 4, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)
upper
Dec 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-2)
upper
Oct 23, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
upper
Oct 23, 2024
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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