Oklahoma HB2205 amends marriage ceremony regulations to allow specific religious groups to perform ceremonies without ordained ministers.
Oklahoma HB2205 modifies the state's marriage laws to allow formal ceremonies for members of the Friends, Baha'is, and Latter Day Saints to be performed by designated individuals within their respective societies, churches, or assemblies. This change permits these groups to conduct ceremonies in accordance with their practices, even if they do not have ordained ministers. The bill also includes provisions for the presence of witnesses and the certification of authority for those solemnizing marriages. The amendments will take effect on November 1, 2025.
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