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MI HB4294

Bill

Status

Passed

9/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kara Hope

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes 18 years of age as the minimum age for marriage in Michigan, eliminating provisions that previously allowed younger individuals to marry.

  • Requires applicants to submit a birth certificate or other proof of age to the county clerk when requested.

  • Maintains the $20.00 marriage license fee, with $15.00 allocated to circuit courts for family counseling services including domestic violence and child abuse counseling.

  • Allows probate courts to waive marriage license fees in cases of undue hardship.

  • Tied to passage of Senate Bills 209 and 212, and House Bills 4295 and 4296 of the 102nd Legislature; takes effect only upon enactment of all four related bills.

Legislative Description

Family law: marriage and divorce; minimum age of consent for marriage; establish at 18. Amends sec. 3 of 1887 PA 128 (MCL 551.103). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0209'23, SB 0212'23, HB 4295'23, HB 4296'23

Family law: marriage and divorce

Last Action

Assigned Pa 121'23 With Immediate Effect

9/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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