A2978 Freedom of Religion and Equality in Civil Marriage Act

S1967 Freedom of Religion and Equality in Civil Marriage Act

P.L.2008, c.17 Family Leave Act

P.L.2007, c.303 Revises Laws Concerning Hate Crimes and Bullying

A818 Civil Marriage and Religious Protection Act

NJ Div of Taxation Proposed Regulations

HB 437-FN-LOCAL Civil Unions Bill

P.L.2007, c.6 Adds New Divorce Cause for Irreconcilable Differences

Adds new causes of action for divorce based on irreconcilable differences.

P.L.2006, c.103. NJ Civil Union Bill

HB 2381 - PA Marriage Amendment

P.L.2005, c.331. Provides Inheritance and Funeral Rights to NJ DPs

Provides that surviving domestic partner shall have same rights as surviving spouse with respect to decedent's funeral. Approved P.L.22005, c.233.

P.L.2005, c.334 Provides DP Benefits to non-SHBP Employees

Permits local public entities to provide health benefits to domestic partners of non-SHBP participating employees. Approved P.L.2005, c.334.

P.L.2005, c.304 Amends Guardianship Act

Amends the State's guardianship law. Approved P.L.2005, c.304.

P.L.2005, c.233 Advance Mental Health Directive

New Jersey Advance Directives for Mental Health Care Act Approved P.L.2005, c.233.

A01238-NY-Disposition of Remains

Relates to the rights of certain individuals of the decedent to control the disposition of such decedent's remains in the absence of a written instrument; creates a priority list of those persons which may have the right to control the disposition of the decedent's remains; gives domestic partners the same priority status as surviving spouses; defines domestic partner.

S.1278-US-Uniting American Families Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide a mechanism for United States citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for residence in the United States, and for other purposes.

HR 3006-US-Uniting American Families Act

To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide a mechanism for United States citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for residence in the United States, and for other purposes.

Vermont: Advance Directives for Health Care

SB 963 Connecticut: Civil Union Act

Link to the text of the Connecticut Civil Union Act, as enacted and signed into law as P.A. 05-10.

Questions About Civil Unions Legislation

Report by Office of Legislative Research to the Connecticut General Assembly regarding the legal issues surrounding the Civil Union Act.

AB 205 CA Domestic Partnership Act of 2003

This bill would extend the rights and duties of marriage to persons registered as domestic partners on and after January 1, 2005.

P.L.2004, c.143 New Jersey Civil Rights Act

Establishes the New Jersey Civil Rights Act.

Rules and Procedures for DP Termination

These are the announcments and rule changes published by the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Notice to the Bar July 22, 2004
Directive 9-04: Termination Procedures
Notification of Termination Form

Case Information Statement for DP Termination

This is the latest version of the Family Part CIS. Download Family Part CIS - Appendix V

DPA Pension Resolution

This is the resolution that public bodies other than the state may approve to allow domestic partners to participate in the State-administered pension funds. Download Form CP-0695-0504

Certificate of Pension Membership

The DPA permits out-of-state residents to file for a Certificate of Domestic Partnership when at least one of the partners is a member of a New Jersey State-administered pension system (the partners must also meet all other requirements of the law for entering into a domestic partnership and share the same place of residence in the out-of-state jurisdiction).

Pension Fact Sheet 71: DPA Benefits

The New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits has produced a fact sheet on Benefits Under the Domestic Partnership Act. Download Fact Sheet 71.

IRS Requirements for Dependent Coverage

This is the official information provided by the IRS on dependent coverage. Download IRS Topic 354.

Retiree Tax Certification

This is the form to use if you are a retiree and want to avoid additional withholding. Download FH-0704-0504.

Employee Tax Certification

In order to have health benefits coverage for a domestic partner deemed a non-taxable benefit, you need to complete this form and give it to your employer. Download FH-0703-0504.

Health Benefits Resolution

This form is the resolution authorizing participation by domestic partners in the New Jersey State Health Benefits Programs. This must be adopted by participating non-State public agencies. Download HB-0688.

NJ Affidavit of Dependency

This form is used to determine eligibility of the dependent children of a domestic partner to participate in the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program. Download HB-0063-0199

NJ State Health Benefits Application

This is a copy of the revised New Jersey State Health Benefits Application form and notes. Download HA-0700.

Hospital Compliance Guidelines

The DHSS Commissioner on Health Care Quality and Oversight has recently released a letter on compliance with the DPA for hospitals and other health care providers. Download the letter.

List of New Jersey Registrars

A list of local registrars is also available from the DHSS.

Application for Certification

The Department of Health and Senior Services has made a copy of the Certification form available at its site. Download Form.

Notice of Rights and Obligations

This is the official notice to be handed to new registrants.

Affidavit of Domestic Partnership

This is an official sample affidavit of domestic partnership.

DPA Brochure

This is the official brochure provided to local registrars.

LD 1579 ME Domestic Partnership Act

This bill provides for domestic partners in certain provisions of the Maine Probate Code and in the laws governing the custody of remains of domestic partners.

P.L.2003, c.246 NJ Domestic Partnership Act

Domestic Partnership Act; establishes domestic partnerships. Approved P.L.2003, c.246

Act No. 91 (H.084) Vermont Civil Union Act

This bill creates state recognition for civil unions between two persons of the same sex who are excluded from the marriage statutes of this state.

AB 26 CA Domestic Partnership Act

This bill defines domestic partners and provides for the creation of a state-wide registry. It provides a limited subset of rights to registered partners.

P.L. 104-199 Defense of Marriage Act