Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB0355 — Family Law - Marriage License Applications - Appearance in Court

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Requiring both parties to be married, rather than one party, to appear before the clerk of a circuit court to apply for a marriage license.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0355 do?
Requiring both parties to be married, rather than one party, to appear before the clerk of a circuit court to apply for a marriage license.
Who sponsors SB0355?
SB0355 is sponsored by Senator Justin Ready (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0355?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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