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MS HB148

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Henry Zuber

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 93-1-17 of the Mississippi Code to authorize members of the Mississippi House of Representatives and Mississippi Senate to solemnize marriages throughout the state
  • Adds legislators to the existing list of persons authorized to perform wedding ceremonies, which previously included ordained ministers, rabbis, spiritual leaders, judges, justice court judges, and board of supervisors members
  • Authorized legislators may solemnize marriages for any persons who produce a valid marriage license
  • Effective July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Weddings; authorize members of the Mississippi House of Representatives and Mississippi Senate to solemnize.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/17/2024

Full Bill Text

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