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Waives the state fee for marriage licenses for active duty members of the armed forces and authorizes towns and cities to elect to waive their fees for marriage licenses and certificates
In Assembly Committee · Rules · Sponsor David Buchwald
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Title of bill
An act to amend the domestic relations law, in relation to waiving the fee for marriage licenses for active duty members of the armed forces
Purpose
This bill waives the state fee for marriage licenses for active duty members of the armed forces.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section 14-a of the domestic relations law, as amended by chapter 297 of the laws of 1963, is amended to read as follows:
3.b. A town or city may elect to waive the fee for a certificate when either of the parties making application for such certificate is a member of the armed forces of the United States on active duty.
§ 2. Subdivision 3 of section 15 of the domestic relations law, as amended by section 5 of part W-2 of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003, is amended to read as follows:
3. Provided, however, that a town or city may elect to waive such fee when either of the parties applying for such license is a member of the armed forces of the United States on active duty.
Existing law
None
Justification
Every day, New Yorkers wake up knowing that this great nation is safe from those who would take away our freedoms. Those freedoms are protected by our young men and women in our military. It is because of our military and more specifically the young men and women who are actively serving, we are free to live our lives as we choose. Their commitment to our nation and the communities we live in has never been stronger. Those of us serving in the New York State legislature can show our appreciation by giving back to them.
This bill simply says thank you to any man or women actively serving and wishes to get married in New York State. It waives the state portion of marriage license fees for young men and women who are actively serving in our military while providing local governments the option to do the same. It is but a small gesture to show our gratitude and thanks for their service.
Legislative history
None
Fiscal implications
To be determined
Local fiscal implications
To be determined
Effective date
To take effect immediately
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