A583

Permits deputy county clerks and municipal clerks to perform marriages and civil unions.

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New Jersey A583 allows deputy county clerks to perform marriages and civil unions.

New Jersey A583 amends the state's marriage and civil union laws to expand the list of public officials authorized to perform these ceremonies. The bill specifically includes deputy county clerks among those who can solemnize marriages and civil unions. This change ensures that deputy county clerks have the same authority as other listed officials, such as county clerks, mayors, and certain judges. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Nov 10, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Community and Urban Affairs Hearing

Oct 24, 2024

2:00 PM

Assembly Regulated Professions Hearing

History

Jan 12

Senate

Approved P.L.2025, c.222.

Dec 18, 2025

Senate

Substituted for S4104 (1R)

Dec 18, 2025

Senate

Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (38-0)