Marriage; premarital conflict resolution class required to enter into, related duties of Administrative Office of Courts provided
SB 33 requires couples applying for a marriage license to complete a premarital conflict resolution class before receiving their license. This bill directly affects individuals seeking marriage licenses in the state by mandating this educational requirement. The Administrative Office of Courts would be responsible for establishing and managing the class program. The policy change shifts the timing of relationship education to before marriage, aiming to support couples' communication skills early in their relationship.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 31, 2024
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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3
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Committee
1
Feb 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Judiciary)
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rodger Smitherman
DDemocratic
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