ALLOW CIVIL CELEBRANT TO SOLEMNIZE MARRIAGE S.B. 1166:
SUMMARY OF DISCHARGED BILL
Senate Bill 1166 (as discharged) (Senate-passed version)
Sponsor: Senator Veronica Klinefelt
Committee: Local Government (discharged)
CONTENT
The bill would amend Chapter 83 (Of marriage and the solemnization thereof) of the Revised
Statutes of 1846 to align the provisions of Section 16 with the provisions proposed in Senate
Bill 1044 (S-2). Senate Bill 1044 (S-2) would allow a civil celebrant, a township supervisor,
or a State legislator to solemnize (officially perform) a marriage. "Civil celebrant" would mean
an individual who was at least 18 years of age and who worked in accordance with the wishes
of the client couple.
The bill is tie-barred to Senate Bill 1044.
MCL 551.16 Legislative Analyst: Alex Krabill
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 12-13-24 Fiscal Analysts: Joe Carrasco, Jr.
Michael Siracuse
floor\sb1166 Bill Analysis @ www.senate.michigan.gov/sfa
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not
constitute an official statement of legislative intent.


Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 551.16
As Passed by the Senate: 551.16