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S6184Senate2013-2014 Session

Authorizes individuals as officiants

Sponsor Adriano EspaillatSD-31Affects Legal
Status
In Senate Committee
Judiciary
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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In committee · Judiciary

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Adriano Espaillat

Senator · Senate District 31

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  1. Referred to judiciary

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BILL NUMBER:S6184

Title of bill

An act to amend domestic relations law, in relation to individuals conducting the solemnization of marriages

Purpose

Relates to individuals conducting solemnization of marriages.

Summary of provisions

An individual registering as an officiant with the secretary of state must undergo an application process.

Fee for application filed will be set at one hundred dollars and will assist victims of domestic violence.

Justification

The purpose of this act is to promote legal equality in the civil marriage laws and to protect the religious freedom of clergy and religious societies authorized to solemnize civil marriages.

Legislative history

None.

Effective date

Will take effect on the thirtieth day after it becomes law.

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