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Introduced
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
In Committee
01/13/2023
01/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
Introduced Session
108th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to marriage; to amend sections 42-102, 42-103, 42-104, 42-106, 42-109, and 42-110, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to change terminology; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill amends several sections of Nebraska's statutes related to marriage. Key changes include:
- Removing gender-specific language and using the term "spouses" instead of "male" and "female"
- Updating the minimum age for marriage to 17 years or older
- Clarifying the prohibited relationships for marriage, such as sibling, uncle/niece, and aunt/nephew
- Updating the marriage license application process, including requiring each spouse to provide certain identifying information and swear to its accuracy
- Requiring the marriage license and certificate forms to use the designations "Spouse 1" and "Spouse 2" instead of gendered terms
- Streamlining the solemnization of marriage requirements, including removing the need for specific wording beyond the parties declaring they are taking each other in marriage
- Requiring the officiant to provide a signed certificate of marriage to the couple upon request.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed (on 04/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=49672 |
| Fiscal Note for LB316 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/FN/LB316_20230228-133537.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/SI/LB316.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/108/PDF/Intro/LB316.pdf |
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