Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that a marriage may be solemnized either by an officiant or by both parties to the marriage themselves acting without an officiant. Requires that on or before January 1, 2026, all State and county forms, websites, and other public communications shall be updated to reflect and clarify the existence of both officiant solemnization and self-solemnization options for marriage solemnization.
House Committee Amendment No. 1: Provides that a marriage may be solemnized either by an officiant as provided in the amendatory Act or by both parties to the marriage acting without an officiant, provided the parties have complied with the requirements for securing a license to marry under the Act.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 750 ILCS 5/209
Engrossed: 750 ILCS 5/209