MI HB5787

Replace references to "department of community health" with "department of health and human services" throughout the marriage license statute.

Change mandatory language from "shall" to "must" in various sections governing marriage license applications and procedures.

Allow electronic signatures on marriage license applications and related documents during a governor-declared state of emergency related to COVID-19, with strict compliance with electronic transaction rules temporarily suspended.

Define "COVID-19" as the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus for purposes of the act.

Lower the population threshold for charter counties that may impose alternative marriage license fees from 2,000,000 to 1,500,000 residents.