End Child Marriage in Michigan

Year: 2019

Resolution Number: 36

Action Taken: Approved

Status:

Author(s): Brianna Sohl

Sponsor: Charles J. Barone II, MD

On behalf of: Wayne County Delegation

Committee: B (Legislation)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS support legislation which would prohibit marriage licenses being issued to persons younger than 18 years of age in the state of Michigan; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to advocate for federal legislation to end the practice of child marriage.

Fiscal Note: $25,000 or more as this Resolution requires MSMS to engage in legislative advocacy.

Resolution: View PDF for End Child Marriage in Michigan

For More Information, Contact:

Christin Nohner , Director, State and Federal Government Relations
Government Relations
517-336-5737
cnohner@msms.org