Hochul says ‘I do’ to letting any adult officiate New York weddings

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law legislation allowing ordinary New Yorkers to officiate weddings.

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed off Wednesday on aof the Empire State to officiate weddings — a privilege previously afforded only to clergy, members of the state judiciary and elected officials.

“Couples in New York will now have the opportunity to be married by their friends or family— allowing them to further engage their loved ones on their special day,” Biaggi said. “By signing this legislation into law, we are eliminating any barriers to becoming an officiant so friends and family members can share such a meaningful time with loved ones of their choosing and have their marriage recognized under New York State law,” said Hochul, who herself has presided over multiple weddings as governor.The fight for marriage officiant equality began in September 2005 when Galef attended a California wedding where the groom’s sister was the officiant,.

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