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AZ SB1139

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sean Bowie

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • Requires minors age 16-17 to obtain an emancipation order (pursuant to Title 12, Chapter 15 or from another state) before marrying, instead of just obtaining parental consent.

  • Prohibits marriage for anyone under age 16 without exception.

  • Removes previous court approval process for minors under 16, including requirements for premarital counseling and judicial findings on voluntary consent and best interests of the minor.

  • Directs the clerk of the superior court to refuse marriage licenses to anyone under 18 who does not meet the emancipation requirements.

  • Repeals Arizona Revised Statutes Section 25-122 (former statute governing minors' marriages).

Legislative Description

Marriage of minors; emancipation required

Marital And Domestic Relations - Title 25

Last Action

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0)

3/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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