The New Jersey State Bar Association supports A-2347 (Mukherji), which permits a marriage or civil union license to be issued and solemnized via audio-visual technology.
The Association supports this proposed legislation because it allows a couple, as well as a witness, who wish to marry or enter into a civil union to appear via audio-visual technology before a licensing official to obtain a marriage or civil union license. Additionally, this bill permits solemnization of a marriage or civil union by an individual, regions society, institution, or organization via audio-visual means. This proposed legislation ultimately strengthens accessibility for those who wish to marry or enter into civil unions.
For the reasons set forth above, the New Jersey State Bar Association supports A-2347 and urges you to vote yes to this proposed legislation.