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Tennessee Bill Regarding Marriage Solemnization (HB 2379)
This law was last updated on Sep 12, 2016
Number
HB 2379
Status
Failed to Pass
Proposed
Jan 21, 2016
Sponsors
Primary Sponsors: 1
Co-sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 2
Full Bill Text
HB 2379 would limit the persons who may solemnize marriage to ministers, pastors, rabbis, priests, and other spiritual leaders. The bill would remove all existing authorization for public officials in official capacity to solemnize marriage.
STATUS
Companion bill to SB 2462.
People
Primary Sponsor
Co-sponsor
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