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MS HB1274

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Shanda Yates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the minimum marriage age for females from 15 to 17 years old, making it equal to the existing minimum age for males
  • Requires applicants under age 21 to provide parental or guardian consent and submit affidavits verifying age
  • Retains judicial waiver provision allowing judges to authorize marriage licenses for applicants below minimum age requirements with parental consent and sufficient reasons
  • Circuit clerks who issue marriage licenses without complying with requirements face misdemeanor charges and fines of $50 to $500
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Marriage license; provide same age of consent for females and males.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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