# N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-4.1: Limitation on domestic partnerships on or after February 19, 2007; effect of law establishing civil unions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-4.1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-4.1
- **Heading:** Limitation on domestic partnerships on or after February 19, 2007; effect of law establishing civil unions
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 26 / Chapter 8A / Section 8A-4.1

## Text

91. On or after the effective date of this act, no domestic partnerships shall be registered under P.L.2003, c. 246 (C.26:8A-1 et al.), except that two persons who are each 62 years of age or older may establish a domestic partnership pursuant to the provisions of P.L.2003, c.246 (C.26:8A-1 et al.). This act shall not alter the rights and responsibilities of domestic partnerships existing before the effective date of this act, except that eligible domestic partners shall be given notice and opportunity to enter into a civil union pursuant to the provisions of this act. Entry into a civil union, when joined by both parties to an existing domestic partnership, shall operate to terminate the domestic partnership. L.2006, c.103, s.91.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-1 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-2 Findings, declarations relative to domestic partners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-3 Definitions relative to domestic partners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-4 Affidavit of Domestic Partnership; establishment, requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-4.1 Limitation on domestic partnerships on or after February 19, 2007; effect of law establishing civil unions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-4.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-5 Notice of termination of domestic partnerships to third parties; requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-6 Obligations of domestic partners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-7 Preparation of forms and notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-8 Duties of local registrar.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-9 Duties of State registrar.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-10 Jurisdiction of Superior Court relative to termination of domestic partnerships.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-11 Applicability of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-12 Rules, regulations; responsible agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 26:8A-13 Dependent health benefits for domestic partners continued after retirement from certain local public employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T26_C8A_S8A-13.md)

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