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MI SB0246

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/22/2023

Primary Sponsor

Roger Victory

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends MCL 551.251 to clarify that a legal marriage of a minor releases that minor from parental control
  • Specifies that a married minor is entitled to the same rights, benefits, and privileges as an adult spouse and subject to the same duties, liabilities, and responsibilities
  • Eliminates the requirement to appoint a next friend or guardian ad litem for a legally married minor in divorce actions unless the judge requires it
  • Allows a married minor to prosecute or defend a divorce action with the same legal effect as if they were of legal age
  • Takes effect only if Senate Bills 209, 210, 211, and 212 are all enacted into law

Legislative Description

Children: other; certain obligations of minor children released upon marriage; clarify. Amends sec. 1 of 1919 PA 160 (MCL 551.251). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0209'23, SB 0210'23, SB 0211'23, SB 0212'23

Children: other

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Criminal Justice

6/22/2023

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice6/22/2023
Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety3/23/2023

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