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NY S07182
Bill
Status
5/2/2014
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Little
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AI Summary
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Amends Domestic Relations Law Section 11 to authorize judges, peacemaker judges, chiefs, headmen, and designated members of Indian tribal councils or governing bodies to solemnize marriages in accordance with tribal culture and traditions.
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Extends marriage solemnization authority to any other persons duly designated by Indian nations, tribes, or bands in New York State for this purpose, consistent with their cultural practices.
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Modifies Domestic Relations Law Section 11(6) to specify that designated tribal officials performing marriages must operate within their territorial jurisdiction, except for officials designated within New York City who may solemnize marriages anywhere within the city.
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Amends Indian Law Section 4 to recognize marriages solemnized by tribal judges, peacemaker judges, chiefs, headmen, designated council members, and other designated persons as having the same legal force and effect as marriages solemnized by justices of the peace.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that a judge or peacemaker judge of any Indian tribal court, a chief, a headman, or any member of any tribal body of any nation, tribe or band of Indians in this state, duly designated for purpose of officiating at marriages, may solemnize a marriage.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A9315
6/18/2014