A bill for an act relating to marriage license requirements by requiring premarriage legal counseling.

This bill would require couples applying for a marriage license in Iowa to complete one hour of premarriage legal counseling provided by an attorney before receiving their license. The counseling must cover basic legal topics including marriage rights, divorce procedures, and child custody issues, as defined by the judicial branch in consultation with a legal organization. Marriage licenses cannot be issued without documentation proving completion of this required session. The bill directly affects all individuals applying for a marriage license in Iowa.