Permits marriage or civil union license to be obtained in any municipality in State.
This bill allows individuals to apply for a marriage or civil union license in any New Jersey municipality, regardless of where they live - previously, licenses could only be obtained in the municipality where at least one person resided. It directly affects anyone seeking to marry or form a civil union in New Jersey, removing the prior residency requirement for license applications. The key provision changes the law to permit applications "in any municipality" as long as the ceremony occurs in the state. The Commissioner of Health must create necessary rules to implement this change, and the bill takes effect immediately.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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