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CT HB06569

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

HB 6569 Summary

  • Raises the minimum marriage age to 18 years old effective July 1, 2023, eliminating the previous exception allowing 16-17 year olds to marry with parental consent and Probate Court approval

  • Removes marriage license issuance for minors ages 16-17 from the definition of "children's matters" under court jurisdiction, as this authority is no longer needed

  • Removes the provision allowing emancipated minors to obtain marriage licenses, as all individuals must now be at least 18 years of age to marry

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Minimum Age To Be Eligible To Marry.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/23/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/31/2023

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