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HB 647 In Committee

RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Raises the minimum age requirement to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Removes the parental consent and written approval by the family court requirements for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 17, 2025
Last action
Jan 17, 2025 — Pending introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
46 · Moderate