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MI SB1255
Bill
Status
12/4/2018
Primary Sponsor
Margaret O'Brien
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AI Summary
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Amends 1897 PA 180 to modify provisions allowing probate judges to issue marriage licenses without publicity.
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Replaces language referring to "under marriageable age" with specific age requirement of "16 years of age but less than 18 years of age."
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Clarifies that probate judges may marry persons aged 16-17 without publicity if accompanied by written parental consent from all biological or adopting living parents and guardians.
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Requires noncustodial parents to be notified by personal service or registered mail of consent requests, with a 5-day objection period; consent not required from incarcerated or institutionalized parents.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Family law; marriage and divorce; marriage without publicity for persons under 16 years of age; prohibit. Amends sec. 1 of 1897 PA 180 (MCL 551.201).
Family law: marriage and divorce
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute S-2
12/5/2018