2024 Senate Bill 1166

Family law: marriage and divorce; authority to solemnize marriage; modify.

A bill to amend 1846 RS 83, entitled “Of marriage and the solemnization thereof,” by amending section 16 (MCL 551.16), as amended by 2006 PA 419.

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The bill amends marriage solemnization laws in Michigan to ensure marriages are valid if performed by authorized individuals, contingent on the passage of another bill.

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 3, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Veronica Klinefelt (D-11)

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Dec. 12, 2024

Discharged from committee

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 13, 2024

Reported without amendment

Passed in the Senate 21 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations