NJ A3729

Allows the 72-hour waiting period for marriage or civil union licenses to be waived when a hospitalized terminally ill person's treating physician certifies their terminal illness, eliminating the need for a Superior Court order

Permits a terminally ill person to obtain a marriage or civil union license through an attorney-in-fact appearing on their behalf with a notarized power of attorney, rather than appearing in person

Enables both parties to use attorneys-in-fact if the non-terminally ill party also executes a separate power of attorney

Provides an alternative option for parties to obtain a license via telephone conference with the licensing officer, with testimony verified by a witness of legal age present with the contracting parties

Defines "terminally ill" as having an illness or injury reasonably expected to result in death within 12 months as determined by the treating physician