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UT HB0103
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Garff Ballard
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Establishes a 15-year statute of limitations for prosecution of minor marriage offenses, running from the date the minor turns 18 years old
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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
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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