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NJ A1266
NJ A1266Limits information required to be provided on marriage or civil union license form.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill limits the information that a person is required to provide in a marriage or civil union license application. Currently, the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) provides the certificate of marriage or civil union application and requires the applicants to provide the name of the person's most recent spouse or civil union partner, as well as the number of times the person was married or entered into a civil union. Under the bill, the DOH is prohibited from providing an application form to applicants which requires a person to provide the: (1) number of times the person has been married or entered into a civil union; or (2) name of the most recent spouse or civil union partner.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing New Jersey law to simplify the information required on marriage or civil union license applications, specifically prohibiting the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) from asking for the number of times an applicant has been married or entered into a civil union, or the name of their most recent spouse or civil union partner. This change aims to reduce the personal information collected during the licensing process for both marriages and civil unions, which are legally recognized unions similar to marriage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1266 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1266_I1.HTM |
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