2001 Senate Bill 104 / Public Act 11

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 6, 2001

Introduced by Sen. Michael Goschka (R-33)

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. 15, 2001

Passed in the Senate 32 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 15, 2001

March 29, 2001

Amendment offered

To expand the scope of the exemptions from the spousal and confidential communication privileges in legal actions.

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 3, 2001

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 3, 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 10, 2001

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Received in the House

May 10, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

May 29, 2001