This bill amends the vital records act by removing references to matrimonial age and time waivers. Specifically, it modifies the marriage registration forms to replace the terms "bride and groom" with "applicants" and eliminates any mention of waivers related to age or time that were previously allowed under RSA 457:4 through RSA 457:9 and RSA 457:26 and RSA 457:27. The bill also clarifies that both applicants for a marriage license must be at least 18 years of age, with no provisions for age waivers if both applicants and their parents are nonresidents of New Hampshire.

The changes aim to streamline the marriage application process and ensure that all applicants meet the minimum age requirement without exceptions. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, following its approval on July 15, 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