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 the requirement for waivers related to age and time for marriage applications. The bill also clarifies that both applicants must be at least 18 years of age, and it removes the provision for age waivers for nonresidents of New Hampshire.

The changes are reflected in two sections of the law: RSA 5-C:41, III, which now requires information from "applicants" without mentioning any waivers, and RSA 5-C:42, VIII, which states that both applicants must be at least 18 years old without any provisions for age waivers. 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