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MS HB55

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Burnett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 93-1-17 of the Mississippi Code to authorize retired judges of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, circuit court, chancery court, or county court to solemnize marriages
  • Retired judges join the existing list of officials authorized to perform marriages, including active judges, ordained ministers, rabbis, and other religious leaders
  • Retired judges may solemnize marriages anywhere within Mississippi for persons who produce a valid marriage license
  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Retired judges; authorize to solemnize marriages.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/17/2024

Full Bill Text

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