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MI HB4293

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kara Hope

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Raises the minimum age for marriage in Michigan from 16 to 18 years old
  • Declares void any marriage entered into in Michigan by an individual under 18 years of age
  • Removes language exempting probate judges from the marriage age prohibition under Act No. 180 of the Public Acts of 1897
  • Changes terminology from "a person" to "an individual" throughout the statute
  • Effective only if Senate Bills 210, 211, and 212 and House Bill 4296 are also enacted in the 102nd Legislature

Legislative Description

Family law: marriage and divorce; marriage entered into by a person under 18 years of age; void. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1921 PA 352 (MCL 551.51). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0212'23, HB 4296'23, SB 0211'23, SB 0210'23

Family law: marriage and divorce

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety

6/27/2023

Committee Referrals

Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety6/27/2023
Judiciary3/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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