Legislators authority to preform civil marriages clarification
This bill clarifies that current members of Minnesota's state legislature (both Senate and House) are explicitly authorized to perform civil marriages. It amends Minnesota Statutes section 517.04 by adding legislators to the list of individuals permitted to solemnize weddings, alongside judges, ministers, and other existing officiants. The change directly affects Minnesota legislators who may choose to officiate weddings, ensuring their authority is formally recognized in statute. This is a procedural clarification with no new policy changes, simply updating the legal list of authorized marriage officiants.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 27, 2025
Last action Mar 27, 2025
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Committee
1
Mar 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Foung Hawj
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Susan Pha
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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