A 283 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes members of the New Jersey State Legislature to solemnize marriages and civil unions.

This bill (A 283) adds current members of the New Jersey State Legislature to the list of individuals authorized to solemnize marriages and civil unions while holding office. It amends existing law (R.S. 37:1-13) to include legislators alongside judges, mayors, certified civil celebrants, and clergy. The bill does not change certification requirements for civil celebrants but expands who can legally perform marriage ceremonies. It directly affects current state legislators by granting them this specific officiant authority during their term. The bill is procedural and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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