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MS HB1181

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 93-1-5 to require applicants for marriage licenses who have been previously married to provide a certified copy of their divorce or annulment decree with their application.

  • Requirement applies when the applicant's former spouse is still living or when it is unknown whether the former spouse is still living.

  • If an applicant has multiple former spouses meeting these conditions, certified copies of all applicable divorce or annulment decrees must be submitted.

  • Circuit court clerks remain liable under their official bonds for noncompliance with this requirement.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Marriage license; previously married applicant must provide certified copy of divorce or annulment.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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