The bill amends the existing law regarding marriage licensing in Michigan, specifically 1887 PA 128. It establishes that all parties intending to marry must obtain a marriage license from the county clerk in the county where either party resides. The language has been updated to clarify that the license must be delivered to the clergy person or magistrate officiating the marriage. Additionally, the bill specifies that if both parties are nonresidents of Michigan, they must obtain the marriage license from the county clerk in the county where the marriage will take place.

The bill also includes a provision stating that it will not take effect unless certain joint resolutions become part of the state constitution. The amendments aim to modernize the language used in the law, replacing terms such as "man or woman" with "party desiring to be married" and "clergyman" with "clergy person." These changes reflect a more inclusive approach to marriage licensing in the state.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 551.101