MI HB6045

Removes reference to "opposite sex" requirement when a person seeks to keep their exact marriage date secret, allowing probate judges to issue marriage licenses without publicity to any applicant.

Changes terminology from "judge of probate" to "probate judge" throughout the statute for consistency.

Replaces "mental hospital" with "psychiatric hospital" in reference to conditions for parental consent requirements.

Clarifies language regarding parental consent procedures, including when noncustodial parents fail to object within 5 days of notice and consent requirements for incarcerated or institutionalized parents.

Makes the statute gender-neutral by removing language restricting the privacy provision to opposite-sex marriages, allowing same-sex couples to request confidential marriage licenses under the same conditions.