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MS HB61

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 93-1-5 of the Mississippi Code 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.

  • Applies when either party's former spouse is still living or when it is unknown whether the former spouse is still living.

  • The requirement is part of the written application process submitted to the circuit court clerk.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Marriage license; require previously married applicant to provide certified copy of divorce or annulment when applying for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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