S 1000 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill (S 1000) adds current members of the New Jersey State Legislature to the list of people authorized to perform weddings and civil unions in New Jersey. It directly affects all active state legislators, allowing them to solemnize marriages or civil unions during their term in office. The bill amends existing law to explicitly include legislators alongside judges, mayors, clergy, and certified civil celebrants. It does not change the certification requirements for civil celebrants, which remain separate. The bill is pending in the Senate Judiciary Committee and would take effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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