District of ColumbiaB26-0393Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Let Our Vows Endure Temporary Amendment Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Christina Henderson (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Marriage licenses continue during shutdowns

During a federal shutdown, if the Clerk stops issuing licenses, the Mayor issues licenses and can authorize officiants. The Mayor uses a Mayor-created license form, similar to the Clerk’s form. Completed licenses can be returned to the Clerk or to the Mayor. The Mayor keeps sealed copies and record books. Mayor-issued licenses are numbered from 1 with a letter prefix. Within 5 business days, the Mayor sends a true copy to the Clerk. The Clerk’s certified copy is official proof of marriage.

Mayor's marriage role only in shutdowns

The Mayor can issue licenses or authorize officiants only when a federal shutdown stops the Clerk from issuing licenses. Outside a shutdown, only the Clerk issues licenses and authorizes officiants.

Shutdown fix lasts 225 days

This law takes effect after mayoral approval or a Council veto override and a 30-day congressional review. It expires 225 days after it takes effect.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Christina Henderson
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 26 • No: 0

House vote • 10/21/2025

Final Reading, CC

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 10/7/2025

First Reading