HB733

In marriage ceremony, further providing for persons qualified to solemnize marriages.

Introduced·2/25/25

Pennsylvania HB733 expands the list of individuals authorized to solemnize marriages to include members of religious orders.

Pennsylvania HB733 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to expand the list of authorized individuals who can solemnize marriages. Specifically, it adds members of religious orders, bodies, or institutions that are authorized by their rules and customs to perform marriage ceremonies. This change aims to provide greater flexibility and inclusivity in who can officiate marriages within the state.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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15 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 17

9:30 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jun 30

House

Re-reported as committed

Jun 30

House

Re-committed to Appropriations

Jun 29

House

Re-reported as committed