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OH HB670

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Allison Russo

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Origin

House of Representatives

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals Ohio Revised Code sections 3101.02, 3101.04, 3101.041, and 3101.042, which currently authorize 17-year-olds to marry with court consent and marriage counseling

  • Sets the minimum marriage age at 18 years for both male and female persons in Ohio, eliminating all exceptions for minors

  • Removes juvenile court jurisdiction over applications for consent to marry under section 3101.04, as this provision would no longer exist

  • Preserves legal capacity rights for persons who were previously granted consent to marry under the former section 3101.04, treating them as having the capacity of an 18-year-old except for voting eligibility

  • Amends multiple sections of the Ohio Revised Code (2151.23, 2151.233, 2151.352, 3101.01, 3101.05, and 3109.011) to remove references to 17-year-old marriage authorization

Legislative Description

Repeal law that authorizes a person who is 17 to marry

Juvenile and Family Law : Marriage and Divorce

Last Action

Referred to committee: Judiciary

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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