Legislators clarified to be able to perform civil marriages.
This bill clarifies that current Minnesota state legislators (senators and representatives) may legally perform civil marriages. It directly affects legislators by explicitly adding them to the list of authorized marriage officiants under Minnesota law. The key provision amends Minnesota Statutes section 517.04 to include "a current member of the senate or the house of representatives" as an authorized person, alongside judges, ministers, and registered civil marriage officiants. This change removes ambiguity about legislators' ability to solemnize weddings without requiring additional registration or special permission.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 7, 2025
Last action Apr 10, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rick Hansen
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Bianca Virnig
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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