Bill > SB269

This bill modifies the New Hampshire vital records act by removing specific references to matrimonial age and time waivers in marriage registration forms. Currently, marriage application worksheets required information about age and time waivers for brides and grooms, but the bill eliminates these requirements, instead focusing on more general age requirements. The changes replace gendered language like "bride and groom" with neutral terms like "applicants" and simplify the documentation needed for marriage registration. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement to note any age or time waivers that might have been presented by the parties seeking to marry, and clarifies that both marriage applicants must be at least 18 years old, in accordance with existing state law. The bill, requested by the secretary of state, will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing ample time for local governments and vital records offices to update their forms and procedures to comply with the new requirements.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0572&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=SB269