Lawmakers around the country are proposing law changes to their state marriage laws. Important legislators is being introduced in many states houses and senates that support protections for marriage equality, the minimum ages, and allowing officiants to perform online weddings in New York and more.
BILL2181 (NYA02181)
This bill would create new provisions to allow online weddings and marriage services virtual/remote weddings could be performed and witnesses using video conferencing technology; marriage licenses could be issued virtually by the clerks office. If this bill is passed, 0fficiants could legally perform virtual weddings ceremonies for couples in New York using Zoom, Google Meet, faceTime or Skype and to assure all conditions are met.
BILL2921 (NYA02921)
This would waive the 24 hour marriage waiting period for members of the armed forces who scheduled to be deployed within 30 days. This waiting period is mandatory time between when a marriage licensed is issued and when a ceremony can be performed. This legislation doesn't affect ministers or officiants who officiate in New York. However officiants would be able to perform same-day weddings for military personnel if conditions are met.
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