A bill for an act relating to marriage license requirements by requiring premarriage legal counseling.

Summary

The bill adds a requirement that anyone applying for a marriage license must show proof they have completed one hour of legal counseling from an attorney. The counseling must cover basic information about marriage, divorce and child‑custody law, and the content will be set by the judicial branch in partnership with a state lawyers’ organization. Licenses will be denied without the required documentation.

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