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CT HB05442

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Raises the general minimum age to marry in Connecticut to 18 years old, effective October 1, 2017
  • Allows minors aged 16 or 17 to marry with Probate Court approval upon petition by a parent or guardian
  • Court must hold a hearing and find that the minor consents voluntarily, understands marriage's nature and consequences, has sufficient capacity to decide, and the marriage would not be detrimental to the minor
  • Repeals the prior statute (section 46b-30) governing minors' marriage eligibility
  • Updates cross-references in emancipation law and vital records requirements to reflect new marriage license provisions

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Legal Age To Marry In This State.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/20/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/11/2017

Full Bill Text

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