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ME LD1185

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Laura Supica

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the issuance of marriage licenses to any person under 18 years of age in Maine
  • Raises the minimum marriage age from 17 to 18 years old
  • Repeals the previous exception in 19-A MRSA §652, sub-§7 that allowed 17-year-olds to marry
  • Amends 19-A MRSA §652, sub-§8 to reflect the new age requirement
  • Became law without the Governor's signature on May 5, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 47

Legislative Description

An Act to Prohibit Persons Under 18 Years of Age from Marrying

Domestic Relations

Last Action

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 125 Yeas 19 - Nays 11 - Excused 5 - Absent 0

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/20/2025

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