Bill
A 4437
Overview: Bill Number: A 4437, Title: Relates to waiving the twenty-four hour waiting period for solemnizing a marriage after a license is issued for persons serving in the armed f
Overview: Bill Number: A 4437, Title: Relates to waiving the twenty-four hour waiting period for solemnizing a marriage after a license is issued for persons serving in the armed forces; repealer, Status: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY, Introduced: February 04, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to waive the 24-hour waiting period for solemnizing a marriage after a marriage license is issued for individuals serving in the armed forces. The bill aims to accommodate the unique circumstances and scheduling needs of military personnel.
Key Provisions:
- Exempts members of the armed forces from the 24-hour waiting period between obtaining a marriage license and solemnizing the marriage
- Allows for the immediate solemnization of the marriage upon the issuance of the license for eligible military personnel
- Repeals the existing law that requires the 24-hour waiting period for all marriage license holders
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Active-duty members of the armed forces who are seeking to get married
- Marriage officiants and local government offices that issue marriage licenses, who will need to adjust their procedures to accommodate the waived waiting period for military personnel
- The general public, who may see a slight change in the marriage license and solemnization process for military members
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration. If passed, the waiver of the 24-hour waiting period for military personnel would likely be implemented immediately to provide the intended accommodation.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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