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IN HB1110

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Sheila Klinker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1110 Summary

  • Circuit court clerks may issue marriage licenses to individuals unable to appear in person due to physical illness or infirmity if signed and sworn affidavits are provided from the individual and a licensed physician.

  • Circuit court clerks may issue marriage licenses to individuals under the influence of narcotic drugs due to physical illness or infirmity if a physician's affidavit confirms the medical condition, treatment details, and mental competency of the applicant.

  • Clerks must notify individuals when refusing to issue a marriage license that they may request a court hearing on the refusal.

  • Court hearings on marriage license refusals may be held in court, in chambers, or by electronic means approved by the court, without a jury.

  • Individuals applying for marriage licenses are not liable for costs associated with any actions taken under this section.

Legislative Description

Marriage licenses. Allows the clerk of a circuit court to issue a marriage license to an individual who: (1) is unable to appear in person before the clerk due to physical illness or infirmity; or (2) is being treated with a narcotic drug due to physical illness or infirmity; if the individual provides affidavits from the individual and a licensed physician concerning the physical illness or infirmity. Requires the clerk of a circuit court to notify individuals to whom the clerk refuses to issue a marriage license that the individuals may request a court hearing regarding the refusal. Allows the

Last Action

Representatives Errington and Goodin added as coauthors

2/2/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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