IL HB4704

Requires proof that each party to a marriage has attained age 18 years to obtain a marriage license and certificate from the county clerk in Illinois.

Eliminates provisions allowing marriage for individuals aged 16-17 with parental consent or judicial approval, and removes the exception for one parent's consent when the other parent cannot be located.

Repeals Section 208 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act regarding judicial approval of underage marriages.

Removes paragraph (3) from Section 301 (grounds for declaration of invalidity) that previously allowed invalidation of marriages entered into by parties aged 16-17 without proper consent or approval.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law, except provisions in Section 10 take effect 2 years after the Act becomes law.