B26-0441

Let Our Vows Endure Amendment Act of 2025

Introduced·10/20/25
Tion Text

Allows the Mayor to issue marriage licenses during federal government shutdowns.

The Let Our Vows Endure Amendment Act of 2025 authorizes the Mayor to issue marriage licenses and authorize officiants during periods when the Clerk of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia is unable to issue licenses due to a total or partial federal government shutdown. The Mayor must maintain records of issued licenses and certificates, and transmit copies to the Clerk upon resumption of normal operations. The act includes a fiscal impact statement and will take effect after approval by the Mayor and a 30-day period of congressional review.

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History

Oct 24, 2025

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0441 Published in the DC Register

Oct 21, 2025

Council

Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Oct 20, 2025

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary