2022 House Bill 6519

Revise statutory references to “a minister of the gospel”

Introduced in the House

Nov. 29, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Samantha Steckloff (D-37)

To eliminate language in the law establishing who may perform (“solemnize”) marriages that refers to “ministers of the gospel,” and replace it with “religious leader,” “faith-based leader” or a “celebrant or officiant of a secular organization who is authorized by the secular organization to solemnize marriages”.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors