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OK HB2205
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Lay
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AI Summary
- Amends Oklahoma law to expand who may perform marriage ceremonies by adding "deacon" and "elder of the Gospel" to the list of authorized religious officiants
- Authorized officiants include judges, retired judges, ordained preachers, ministers, priests, deacons, elders, rabbis, and other ecclesiastical dignitaries who are at least 18 years old
- Requires all marriages to be performed in the presence of at least two adult, competent witnesses
- Maintains existing provisions allowing Quakers, Baha'is, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to solemnize marriages according to their own practices
- Effective date: November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Marriage; ceremonies; effective date.
Last Action
Coauthored by Senator Frix
4/8/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary4/1/2025
Children, Youth, and Family Services2/4/2025
Health and Human Services Oversight2/4/2025
Full Bill Text
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