Marriage is the legally recognized union of 2 people. Any person who otherwise meets the eligibility requirements of this chapter may marry any other eligible person regardless of gender or race. Each party to a marriage shall be designated "bride," "groom," or "spouse."
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 457:1-a
Equal Access to Marriage
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case United States v. Windsor (2013)
Most recently applied in United States v. Windsor (June 2013)
Source. 2009, 59:1, eff
Official source: New Hampshire General Court. Reproduced from public-domain New Hampshire statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.