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UT HB0103

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Garff Ballard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new criminal offenses: unlawfully marrying a minor, transporting a minor out of state for an illegal marriage, and traveling out of state to marry a minor, each classified as a third degree felony

  • Moves existing criminal offenses to the criminal code, including unlawful parental consent for minor marriage, unlawfully solemnizing a minor's marriage, and fraudulently impersonating a parent/guardian for marriage consent

  • Establishes a 15-year statute of limitations for prosecution of minor marriage offenses, running from the date the minor turns 18 years old

  • Declares marriages performed in other jurisdictions involving a minor invalid in Utah unless the minor was 16-17 years old, the age difference between parties is 4 years or less, parental consent was obtained, the minor entered voluntarily, and a court provided written authorization

  • Takes effect May 6, 2026

Legislative Description

Underage Marriage Amendments

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Last Action

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice2/20/2026
Rules2/3/2026
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice1/22/2026
Rules1/20/2026

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