House Bill 878, also known as Senate Bill 596, amends Tennessee Code Annotated regarding the solemnization of marriage. The bill introduces a new provision stating that individuals are not required to solemnize a marriage if they have objections based on their conscience or religious beliefs. This addition aims to protect the rights of those who may have personal or religious reasons for declining to officiate a marriage ceremony.

The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of individual beliefs in the context of marriage solemnization. This legislative change reflects a growing recognition of the need for accommodations based on personal convictions within the legal framework of marriage in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 36-3-301