HF3163

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to clarify and expand the list of individuals who are authorized to perform civil marriages in the state of Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Legislators as Marriage Officiants: The bill specifically authorizes current members of the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives to perform civil marriages.
• Existing Authorized Officiants: It reaffirms the authorization for judges, court administrators, and certain school officials, among others, to solemnize marriages.
• Civil Marriage Officiant Registration: Individuals who wish to become civil marriage officiants can register with a local registrar in any county within Minnesota.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill clarifies that Minnesota legislators are explicitly included in the list of individuals who can solemnize marriages, expanding the statutory language to include them as officiants.

Relevant Terms

civil marriages, perform, legislators, authorized, solemnized, officiants, Minnesota Senate, House of Representatives, registration, county registrar.