This bill amends section 741.07 of the Florida Statutes to authorize members of the Legislature to solemnize marriages, alongside other ordained clergy, judicial officers, clerks of the circuit courts, and notaries public. The amendment replaces the phrase "some church" with "a" and adds "members of the Legislature" to the list of individuals authorized to perform marriage ceremonies. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the validity of marriages solemnized by clergy or as otherwise provided by law prior to July 1, 1978, remains unaffected.

The bill also reenacts sections 741.08 and 741.10 to incorporate the changes made to section 741.07. Section 741.08 outlines the requirement for a marriage license before solemnization and the subsequent certification process, while section 741.10 provides a method for proving a marriage when a certificate is unavailable. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 580 Filed: 741.07