Persons Authorized to Solemnize Matrimony
SB 580 would allow members of the state legislature (state senators and representatives) to legally perform marriage ceremonies, expanding the current list of authorized officiants. This directly affects legislators, enabling them to solemnize marriages as part of their official duties. The key provision amends existing law to explicitly include legislators among those permitted to officiate weddings, alongside clergy, judges, and other designated officials. The bill does not change marriage eligibility or requirements for couples.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Jun 16, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tom Leek
RRepublican
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