S 571 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Authorizes members of the New Jersey State Legislature to solemnize marriages and civil unions.

S 571 would authorize current New Jersey State Legislature members to perform marriage and civil union ceremonies while serving in office. The bill amends state law to add legislators to the existing list of authorized officiants, which already includes judges, clergy, and certified civil celebrants. This change automatically applies to all sitting legislators without requiring additional training, certification, or fees. The bill directly affects all current state legislators, enabling them to legally officiate these ceremonies during their term.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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