2001 Senate Bill 103 / Public Act 10

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 6, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Beverly Hammerstrom (R-17)

To repeal the law which prohibits the marriage of an "insane person, idiot, or person who has been afflicted with syphilis or gonorrhea and has not been cured." The legislation also updates references in the law to exemptions from the spousal and confidential communication privileges in legal actions. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 67, 103, and 104.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health, and Human Services

Feb. 14, 2001

Substitute offered

Which reflects changes adopted following committee testimony and discussion.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 15, 2001

Passed in the Senate 32 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 15, 2001

To repeal the law which prohibits the marriage of an "insane person, idiot, or person who has been afflicted with syphilis or gonorrhea and has not been cured." The legislation also updates references in the law to exemptions from the spousal and confidential communication privileges in legal actions. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 67, 103, and 104.

May 3, 2001

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 3, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

May 29, 2001