Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 286 — Family law: marriage and divorce; civil celebrant; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 4 & 6 of 1887 PA 128 (MCL 551.101 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0285'25

Last action — referred to Committee on Government Operations

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Family law: marriage and divorce; civil celebrant; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 4 & 6 of 1887 PA 128 (MCL 551.101 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0285'25

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of SB 286, a few lines were added to provide more clarity and detail, while some previous lines were removed for simplicity. The changes aim to improve the understanding of the bill's intentions and make it easier to follow its provisions. This is important because clearer language can help ensure that everyone impacted by the law understands their rights and responsibilities.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-286, As Passed Senate, June 10, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
It shall be necessary for all All parties intending to be married to must obtain a marriage license from the county clerk of the county in which either the man or woman party resides, and to must deliver the said license to the clergyman or magistrate OOI S02252'25_SB0286_INTR_1 15dp0t 1 person who is to officiate as authorized under section 7 of 1846 RS 83, MCL 551.7, before the marriage can be performed.
It shall be necessary for all All parties intending to be married to must obtain a marriage license from the county clerk of the county in which either the man or woman party resides, and to must deliver the said license to the clergyman or magistrate OOI S02252'25_SB286_APS_1 c40ejf 1 person who is to officiate as authorized under section 7 of 1846 RS 83, MCL 551.7, before the marriage can be performed.
Any clergyman or magistrate who shall join person authorized to officiate a marriage under section 7 of 1846 RS 83, MCL 551.7, that joins together in marriage parties who have not OOI S02252'25_SB0286_INTR_1 15dp0t delivered to him a properly issued license, as provided for in this act, or who shall violate any of the provisions of that violates this act, shall be adjudged is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall must be punished by a fine of 100 dollars, $500.00, or in default of the payment, thereof, by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of 90 days.
Any clergyman or magistrate who shall join person authorized to officiate a marriage under section 7 of 1846 RS 83, MCL 551.7, that joins together in marriage parties who have not OOI S02252'25_SB286_APS_1 c40ejf delivered to him a properly issued license, as provided for in this act, or who shall violate any of the provisions of that violates this act, shall be adjudged is guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall must be punished by a fine of 100 dollars, $500.00, or in default of the payment, thereof, by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of 90 days.
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Government Operations

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 15 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 22 Yea · 15 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 31400
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 221500
% of votes cast 59%41%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Nay
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 163 YEAS 22 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 22 Yea · 15 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 31500
Total 221500
% of votes cast 59%41%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 286 do?
Family law: marriage and divorce; civil celebrant; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 4 & 6 of 1887 PA 128 (MCL 551.101 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0285'25
Who sponsors SB 286?
SB 286 is sponsored by Veronica Klinefelt (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 286?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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