S.77

Linnette Lebron's Law modifies marriage and civil union procedures for terminally ill individuals in New Jersey.

Linnette Lebron's Law modifies procedures for marriage or civil union licenses in New Jersey when one party is terminally ill. The bill allows for the 72-hour waiting period to be waived if the terminally ill person is hospitalized and their condition is certified by their physician. It also allows for the marriage or civil union license to be obtained through a power of attorney or by telephone conference with the licensing officer. The law aims to reduce administrative burdens and expedite the process for terminally ill individuals.