HB3049Introduced in the House
MARRIAGE-SOLEMNIZATION
Introduced by Tracy Katz Muhl, District 57
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that a marriage may be solemnized either by an officiant or by both parties to the marriage themselves acting without an officiant. Requires that on or before January 1, 2026, all State and county forms, websites, and other public communications shall be updated to reflect and clarify the existence of both officiant solemnization and self-solemnization options for marriage solemnization.
Where it stands
Referred to Assignments
April 14, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · April 10, 2025
76
Yes
38
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
114 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 013-007-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-038-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
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