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CT SB00991

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that ordained or licensed clergy members must "continue in the work of the ministry" to be authorized to solemnize marriages in Connecticut
  • Maintains authorization for judges, retired judges, family support magistrates, state referees, justices of the peace, and ordained or licensed clergy to solemnize marriages
  • Continues to recognize marriages solemnized according to religious denomination forms and usages, including those witnessed by a Baha'i Spiritual Assembly
  • Effective October 1, 2015
  • Voids all marriages attempted to be celebrated by any person not authorized under these provisions

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Department Of Public Health's Recommendations Regarding Persons Authorized To Solemnize Marriages.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/19/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/23/2015

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