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IA SF2136

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Green

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Couples applying for a marriage license must complete one hour of premarriage legal counseling provided by an attorney and submit documentation of completion with their application
  • Marriage licenses will not be issued without proof that both parties attended the required counseling session
  • The judicial branch, in consultation with a private legal organization representing lawyers in Iowa, will prescribe the required content of the counseling
  • Counseling content must include basic legal information about common marriage, dissolution of marriage (divorce), and child custody issues
  • Amends Iowa Code Section 595.3 by adding a new subsection establishing this requirement

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to marriage license requirements by requiring premarriage legal counseling.

Last Action

Subcommittee: Green, Bisignano, and Webster. S.J. 171.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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