A 4204 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Permits marriage or civil union license to be obtained in any municipality in State.

This bill (A4204) changes New Jersey law to allow couples to obtain a marriage or civil union license in **any municipality** across the state, rather than requiring them to apply in the municipality where one partner resides. It directly affects couples seeking to marry or form a civil union, particularly those who are not residents of the specific municipality where they would otherwise need to apply. The key provision amends statute R.S.37:1-3 to remove the residency requirement for license acquisition, while still requiring the marriage or civil union to be performed within New Jersey. The Commissioner of Health must create rules to implement this change, and the law takes effect immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2024
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Introduced May 2, 2024 Last action May 2, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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