Illinois HB3049 allows marriages to be solemnized by an officiant or by the parties themselves, and updates public communications to reflect this.
Illinois HB3049 amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to allow marriages to be solemnized either by an officiant or by the parties themselves without an officiant. It specifies who can act as an officiant, including judges, retired judges, and religious representatives, and clarifies that religious entities are not required to solemnize marriages. The bill also mandates that all state and county forms, websites, and other public communications be updated by January 1, 2026, to reflect these options.
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