Family Law - Marriage License Applications - Appearance in Court
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Family LawStatus: Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
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.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Madden, Brendan | MSBA FLSC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Poyer, Scott | Clerk of the Circuit Court | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | DeWees, Heather | Maryland Circuit Court Clerks' Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |