Marriage; authorize members of the Legislature to officiate.

HB 1520 would amend Mississippi law to allow elected or appointed members of the Mississippi House of Representatives or Senate to legally perform weddings, expanding the list of authorized marriage officiants beyond current options like ministers, judges, and mayors. The bill specifically adds legislators to Section 93-1-17 of the Mississippi Code, enabling them to solemnize marriages statewide for any couple presenting a valid marriage license. This change would directly affect Mississippi residents seeking wedding officiants who might prefer or require a legislator to perform the ceremony. The bill was introduced but died in committee in February 2025 and never took effect.