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NJ A785
NJ A785Permits marriage or civil union license to be obtained in any municipality in State.
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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
At present, N.J.S.A.37:1-3 provides that a marriage or civil union license can be issued by the licensing officer in the municipality in which either party resides or, if neither party is a resident of the State, in the municipality in which the proposed marriage is to be performed. This bill would permit a marriage or civil union license to be obtained in any municipality of this State, as long as the proposed marriage or civil union is to be performed in the State. The bill directs the Commissioner of the Department of Health to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing New Jersey law, specifically concerning where individuals can obtain a marriage or civil union license. Currently, a license must be obtained in the municipality where at least one party resides, or if neither party lives in New Jersey, in the municipality where the marriage or civil union will take place. This bill proposes to change that by allowing a marriage or civil union license to be obtained in *any* municipality within the State of New Jersey, provided that the actual marriage or civil union ceremony will be performed within the State. The Commissioner of the Department of Health is tasked with creating the necessary rules and regulations to put this change into effect.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A785 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/785_I1.HTM |
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