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FL S0208
Bill
Status
Failed
3/10/2018
Primary Sponsor
Daphne Campbell
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AI Summary
- Eliminates the ability to issue marriage licenses to minors under 16 years of age, regardless of parental consent
- Restricts marriage licenses for minors ages 16-17 to cases where both parties are parents of a child or expectant parents, upon court discretion
- Allows a county court judge to issue a license to marry to a person under 18 but at least 16 years of age if both parties swear under oath they are parents or expectant parents of a child
- In cases of verified pregnancy, permits a marriage license for females at least 16 years of age with males over 18 years of age upon the female's sworn application
- Effective date is July 1, 2018
Legislative Description
Marriage of Minors
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
3/10/2018
Committee Referrals
Judiciary8/28/2017
Full Bill Text
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