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HB4616

Family law: marriage and divorce; certain references in the revised statutes of 1846 of marriage and the solemnization thereof; make gender neutral. Amends secs. 2, 3 & 9 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.2 et seq.) & repeals secs. 1 & 4 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.1 & 551.4). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'25

Introduced·6/10/25
Introduced Text

Amends Michigan marriage laws to make them gender neutral.

Michigan HB4616 amends the state's marriage laws to remove gender-specific language. It updates sections 2, 3, and 9 of the Revised Statutes of 1846, making the language gender neutral. The bill repeals sections 1 and 4, which previously specified marriage as a contract between a man and a woman. The changes ensure that marriage laws apply equally to all individuals, regardless of gender.

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History

Jun 11, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/10/2025

Jun 10, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Laurie Pohutsky

Jun 10, 2025

House

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