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OK HB1141

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andy Fugate

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes 18 as the minimum marriage age in Oklahoma by removing most existing exceptions that allowed minors to marry with parental consent

  • Eliminates provisions that previously permitted 16- and 17-year-olds to marry with parental or guardian consent under various circumstances

  • Retains one narrow exception: minors may marry if a court has granted them the rights of majority (emancipation) under Oklahoma law

  • Removes the previous exception allowing those under 16 to marry in cases of pregnancy or to settle paternity/seduction suits

  • Effective date: November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Marriage; Child Protection Act of 2025; exception; effective date.

Last Action

Referred to Rules

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2025
Civil Judiciary2/4/2025
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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