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NJ A785

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Bailey

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows couples to obtain a marriage or civil union license from any municipality in New Jersey, rather than being limited to the municipality where either party resides
  • Removes the current residency-based restriction under N.J.S.A. 37:1-3 that requires licenses be issued only in the municipality of residence
  • Non-residents of New Jersey may obtain a license from any municipality, provided the ceremony will be performed within the state
  • Directs the Commissioner of the Department of Health to adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the change
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Permits marriage or civil union license to be obtained in any municipality in State.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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