The bill amends section 741.07 of the Florida Statutes to authorize members of the Legislature to solemnize marriages, alongside existing authorized individuals such as ordained ministers, 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 those who can perform marriage ceremonies. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the amendment 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 changes made to section 741.07. Section 741.08 outlines the requirement for a marriage license before solemnization, while section 741.10 provides a method 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