The 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 language changes include replacing "some" with "a" in reference to churches and adding "members of the Legislature" to the list of those authorized to perform marriage ceremonies. Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not invalidate any marriages solemnized by clergy or as otherwise provided by law prior to July 1, 1978.

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

Statutes affected:
H 557 Filed: 741.07