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204 DAYS AGO | 9.7.2023

Navajo Nation lawmakers reconsider ban on same-sex marriage

Learn about current and ongoing efforts to repeal the 2005 Diné Marriage Act, which bans same-sex marriage within the Navajo Nation. Legislation No. 0139-23 ...

205 DAYS AGO | 9.6.2023

Interracial marriage protections are now codified in New Jersey law

NJ Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023, that ensures all New Jersey marriage laws be read with race neutral intent. Effective immedia...

234 DAYS AGO | 8.8.2023

New Hampshire introduces mobile marriage license services for people with med...

Learn about the new accommodations offered by town and city clerks in New Hampshire for individuals and couples who are unable to appear in person for a marr...

246 DAYS AGO | 7.27.2023

Colorado extends provisions for online marriage license appointments

Colorado legislators extend provisions for online marriage license appointments, will allow couples to meet with county clerk or recorder online via audio-vi...

249 DAYS AGO | 7.24.2023

In Support of the "Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act of 2023”

Learn more about H.R. 4602, and how this legislation would help to protect marriage equality for LGBTQ+ couples at the federal level. The ‘Amend the Code for...

254 DAYS AGO | 7.19.2023

Illinois Repeals Old Laws to Protect Marriage Equality

Learn about amendments to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act that strengthen protections for marriage equality in the state. Three laws ha...

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259 DAYS AGO | 7.14.2023

How to Get Married in Virginia - Planning a Wedding in ‘The Old Dominion’

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Virginia - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan ...

277 DAYS AGO | 6.26.2023

Connecticut becomes 9th state to ban child marriage, raises age to marry to 1...

It's official: The legal age to marry in Connecticut is 18 years old, effective July 1, 2023. There are no exceptions for minors, making CT the 9th state to ...

298 DAYS AGO | 6.5.2023

Connecticut lawmakers vote to raise legal age to marry to 18 years old

Legislation to raise Connecticut’s legal marriage age to 18 years old has passed the House and Senate, and is on its way to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk for final ...

303 DAYS AGO | 5.31.2023

Maine lawmakers enact bill to ban child marriage, raise legal age to marry to...

Lawmakers in Maine passed legislation this week to prohibit the marriage of minors and raise the legal age to apply for a marriage license to 18 years old. T...

317 DAYS AGO | 5.17.2023

Lawmakers in Wisconsin want to eliminate the waiting period to remarry after ...

Learn about legislation in Wisconsin that would remove the 6 month mandatory waiting period between divorce and remarriage -- allowing couples to apply for t...

323 DAYS AGO | 5.11.2023

Michigan lawmakers consider a ban on child marriage

Learn about current efforts in Michigan to raise the minimum age requirement to marry: House Bill 4293 would eliminate exceptions for the marriage of minors,...

324 DAYS AGO | 5.10.2023

New Hampshire passes legislation to protect interracial marriage

New Hampshire Governor Sununu signed 'The Marital Freedom Act' on May 4th, 2023, codifying protections for interracial marriage in the state. Learn about the...

338 DAYS AGO | 4.26.2023

Rhode Island lawmakers consider new marriage license return period, easier pr...

Learn about legislative efforts in Rhode Island that would change the state's marriage license return period, and make it easier for a marriage officiant to ...

343 DAYS AGO | 4.21.2023

Minnesota might add ‘notary public’ to list of qualified marriage officiants

Will Minnesota lawmakers vote to allow notary publics to officiate weddings in the state? Learn about current legislation to add notaries and certain elected...

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