This bill amends the vital records act by removing references to matrimonial age and time waivers. Specifically, it modifies the marriage application worksheet requirements by changing the terminology from "bride and groom" to "applicants" and eliminates the need to present any waivers related to age or time for marriage. The bill also clarifies that both applicants must be at least 18 years of age without any provisions for age waivers, particularly when both applicants and their parents are nonresidents of New Hampshire.

The changes are reflected in two sections of the law: RSA 5-C:41, III and RSA 5-C:42, VIII. The first section updates the language regarding the information required on the marriage application, while the second section explicitly states that there will be no age waivers for nonresident applicants. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 5-C:41, 5-C:42
Version adopted by both bodies: 5-C:41, 5-C:42
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 5-C:41, 5-C:42