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AK HB310
Bill
Status
1/26/2018
Primary Sponsor
Matt Claman
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AI Summary
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Removes gender-specific language from marriage law by changing "one man and one woman" to "two natural persons" in Alaska Statute 25.05.011(a).
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Establishes 18 years of age as the minimum marriage age, with two exceptions: emancipated minors under AS 09.55.590 or active duty members of the armed forces.
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Repeals AS 25.05.171, which previously allowed persons under 18 to marry with parental or judicial consent.
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Removes the provision that allowed persons under the marriageable age of consent to reach majority upon marriage, now requiring all married persons to reach majority at age 18.
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Applies the changes to all persons married on or after the effective date of the act.
Legislative Description
Marriage And Minimum Age For Marriage
Minors
Last Action
COSPONSOR REMOVED: RAUSCHER
3/9/2018