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

This bill (S 701) changes where marriage or civil union licenses can be obtained in New Jersey. Currently, licenses require issuance in the municipality where at least one person resides. The bill would allow couples to obtain these licenses from *any* New Jersey municipality, as long as the wedding occurs in the state. This directly affects anyone seeking a marriage or civil union license in New Jersey, including non-residents or couples living in different towns. The Department of Health must create rules to implement this change, and the bill takes effect immediately upon passage.