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NJ A283
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Paul Kanitra
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AI Summary
- Adds current New Jersey State Legislature members to the list of officials authorized to solemnize marriages and civil unions while they hold office
- Amends R.S.37:1-13, which currently authorizes judges, surrogates, county clerks, mayors, township committee chairs, clergy, and certified civil celebrants to perform marriage ceremonies
- Authority to officiate would end when the legislator's term of office concludes
- Sponsored by Assemblymen Paul Kanitra and Gregory P. McGuckin from District 10 (Monmouth and Ocean counties)
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes members of the New Jersey State Legislature to solemnize marriages and civil unions.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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