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WA SB5116

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Leonard Christian

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an exception to Washington's 3-day waiting period for marriage licenses when a licensed physician provides written statement that one or both applicants face imminent death or incapacity
  • County auditor must issue the license at time of application and allow immediate use in medical emergency cases
  • Standard marriage licenses remain valid for 60 days after issuance and still require 3-day waiting period for non-emergency situations
  • Officially titled the "Medical Emergency Marriage Act"

Legislative Description

Concerning the immediate use of marriage licenses for medical necessity.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Law & Justice1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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