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ID H0098
Bill
Status
2/6/2019
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Persons under 18 years old but at least 16 years old may marry only with parental/guardian consent in writing and a court order.
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Court must hold a hearing on the petition and obtain a physician's opinion on whether the minor is mentally and physically developed enough to assume full marital duties.
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Court approval requires findings that the minor can assume full marital duties and/or that marriage is in the best interest of the child, including a determination that the child freely and knowingly consents.
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A certified copy of the court order must be filed with the county recorder before a marriage license can be issued.
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Persons age 16 or 17 years old may only marry if the other party is less than 3 years older than the minor party.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that a marriage license shall not be issued without order of the court in certain instances, to revise a provision regarding persons under the age of 18 years, to provide for the best interest of the child, and to provide that a marriage license may not be issued in certain instances.
MARRIAGE
Last Action
Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk
2/28/2019