91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
SF 2136: Relating to marriage license requirements by requiring premarriage legal counseling
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill requires parties applying for a marriage license to complete one hour of premarriage legal counseling provided by an attorney. The bill directs the judicial branch, in consultation with a private legal organization representing lawyers in this state, to prescribe the content of the counseling, including basic legal information concerning common marriage, divorce, and child custody issues. A marriage license will not be issued unless the parties submit documentation confirming completion of the required counseling.
Sponsors
Sen. Jesse Green (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Senate subcommittee · named January 29, 2026
- Sen. Jesse Green (R) · jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Tony Bisignano (D) · tony.bisignano@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 0 for, 1 against
Against: Iowa State Bar Association
In plain words
- January 28, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
- January 29, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Green, Bisignano and Webster
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/SF2136