HB95Introduced in the House of Delegates
Family Law - Marriage License Applications - Appearance and Affidavits
Introduced by Gary Simmons, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring both parties to be married, rather than one party, to appear before the clerk of a circuit court to apply for a marriage license; and authorizing the clerk of a circuit court to accept an affidavit rather than an application from both parties to be married if a party to be married is unable to appear before a clerk in the county where the marriage is to take place due to military service, incarceration, hospitalization, or another demonstrated good cause.
Where it stands
Referred Judicial Proceedings
February 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · February 26, 2026
136
Yes
0
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {323420/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Referred Judicial Proceedings
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