BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1918: Marriage license applicants

Notifying applicants for a marriage license of relevant domestic abuse laws.

Summary

  • Requires inclusion of the following statement in the application: "The laws of this state affirm your right to enter into this marriage and at the same time to live within the marriage free from violence and abuse. Neither you nor your spouse is the property of the other.

From the Bill Digest (HB 1918), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 13, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mary Skinner (R-14)
Introduced
February 13, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 12, 1998
Companion bill
SB 5451

Sponsors

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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HB 1918 in other sessions

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