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MA S1074
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Peter Durant
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 33A of Chapter 207 of Massachusetts General Laws to update acceptable proof of age documents for marriage license applicants
- Requires clerks or registrars to verify both parties are at least 18 years of age before issuing a marriage certificate
- Establishes a prioritized hierarchy of 10 acceptable documents: (1) U.S. passport, (2) state-issued driver's license or ID card, (3) birth record, (4) baptismal record, (5) life insurance policy, (6) employment certificate, (7) school record, (8) immigration record, (9) naturalization record, (10) court record
- Prohibits acceptance of lower-grade documentary evidence unless the clerk or registrar is satisfied that higher-grade evidence is not readily procurable
Legislative Description
To update proof of age documentation
Last Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
12/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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