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IN HB1163
Bill
Status
1/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jim Lucas
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AI Summary
HB 1163 Summary
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Eliminates the requirement for individuals to obtain a marriage license from the state effective July 1, 2017.
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Replaces marriage licensing with a marriage contract system allowing two competent individuals to enter into binding marriage agreements in writing with two witnesses.
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Repeals the requirement that marriages be solemnized by state-authorized individuals and that marriage licenses be filed with circuit court clerks and the state department of health.
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Allows marriages formed under marriage contracts to be recognized for all legal purposes in Indiana if parties comply with Indiana marriage law and have general capacity to contract.
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Permits same-sex marriages by repealing gender-specific marriage restrictions and removing language limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples.
Legislative Description
Marriage. Eliminates the requirements that: (1) individuals obtain a marriage license before being married; (2) a marriage be solemnized by an individual specified by state law; and (3) a marriage license be filed with a circuit court clerk and the state department of health. Provides for marriage by marriage contract by any two individuals who are competent to contract in Indiana or otherwise permitted to marry in Indiana.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/9/2017