Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires a marrying couple to enter into a marriage contract, effective July 1, 2015.

Highlights:

• Requires a couple that is authorized to be married to enter into a contract of marriage (Sec. 1).  

• Repeals the requirement to attain a marriage license issued by the judge of probate to be married (Sec. 1). 

• Requires a marriage contract to contain the following information (Sec. 1):
• The names and signatures of the individuals;
• A statement that the individuals are authorized to be married;
• A statement that the individuals voluntarily and of their own freewill enter into a marriage; and 
• The presence of 2 witnesses.

• Requires a couple entering into a marriage contract to pay all fees specified in the bill, including but not limited to the following fees (Sec. 2):
• $25 for the first 2 pages of a contract of marriage; and
• $2 for each additional page of a contract of marriage.

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