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NC S452
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terence Everitt
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AI Summary
- Sets 18 years as the minimum age to lawfully marry in North Carolina, eliminating all exceptions for minors
- Repeals existing provisions that allowed 16 and 17 year olds to marry with parental consent or court approval
- Removes the judicial authorization process where district court judges could approve marriages for minors aged 16-17
- Eliminates the requirement for guardian ad litem appointments and "best interest" determinations for underage marriage petitions
- Effective October 1, 2025, applying to marriages solemnized on or after that date
Legislative Description
End Child Marriage
Public
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
3/25/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/25/2025
Full Bill Text
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