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MI HB6580

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Anthony

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits marriage by persons under 16 years of age until December 31, 2019, with marriages entered into by such persons declared void.

  • Beginning January 1, 2020, raises the minimum marriage age to 18 years, with marriages by persons under 18 declared void.

  • Preserves the authority of probate judges to perform marriages as provided under 1897 PA 180 (MCL 551.201 to 551.204).

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent upon passage of House Bills 6578 and 6579.

Legislative Description

Family law; marriage and divorce; minimum entered into by a person under 18 years of age; void. Amends sec. 1 of 1921 PA 352 (MCL 551.51). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6578'18, HB 6579'18

Family law: marriage and divorce

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/04/2018

12/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Families, Children, And Seniors12/4/2018

Full Bill Text

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