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MS HB821

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires applicants for a marriage license who were previously married to provide a certified copy of their divorce or annulment decree if their former spouse is still living or their status is unknown

  • Applies to all former marriages, requiring documentation for each previous spouse whose death cannot be confirmed

  • Amends Section 93-1-5 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 governing marriage license requirements

  • Maintains existing marriage age requirements (males 17+, females 15+) and parental consent requirements for those under 21

  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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