2017 House Bill 4802 / Public Act 200

Revise nonpublic marriage rules

Introduced in the House

June 20, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Triston Cole (R-105)

To revise the conditions under which a private marriage may made public. Under current law, minors aged 16 and 17 may marry with the permission of their parents without a public record being created. The bill would allow the marriage record to be made public if both spouses agree and have turned 18.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors

Oct. 5, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 11, 2017

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 12, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services

Dec. 5, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 6, 2017

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To revise the conditions under which a private marriage may made public. Under current law, minors aged 16 and 17 may marry with the permission of their parents without a public record being created. The bill would allow the marriage record to be made public if both spouses agree and have turned 18.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 15, 2017