HB905
Persons other than ministers who may perform rites of marriage; clerk may issue order.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 4, 2026
House: Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (21-Y 1-N)
Chief Patron:
Alfonso Lopez (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Persons other than ministers who may perform rites of marriage; clerk; issuance of order; bond requirement.
Provides that a clerk of a circuit court may issue an order authorizing one or more persons resident in the circuit in which an application was filed to celebrate the rites of marriage in the Commonwealth. Under current law, only a circuit court judge may issue such an order. The ... (More) bill further makes discretionary the entrance into a bond in the penalty of $500 prior to performing the rites of marriage for a person authorized to celebrate the rites of marriage; under current law, such entry is mandatory. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104636D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/26/2026 - House: Assigned HCJ sub: Civil
- 01/26/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 01/28/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 1-N)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Courts of Justice Agenda
- 02/04/2026 - House: Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (21-Y 1-N)
