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MS HB1277

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

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

  • Maintains existing marriage age requirements: males at least 17 years old and females at least 15 years old may marry, with parental consent required for those under 21

  • Circuit court clerks who issue marriage licenses without complying with all requirements face fines of $50 to $500 and misdemeanor charges

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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