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UT SB0110

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Weiler

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a deadline of May 5, 2027 for individuals to file a court petition to validate a marriage that was not formally solemnized
  • Courts may validate an unsolemnized marriage if both parties are of legal age, capable of consent, have cohabited, mutually assume marital rights and duties, and hold themselves out publicly as spouses
  • Petitions must be filed during the relationship or within one year of its termination
  • After May 5, 2027, individuals will no longer be able to seek court recognition of common law or unsolemnized marriages
  • Bill takes effect May 6, 2026, giving couples approximately one year to file petitions before the deadline

Legislative Description

Marriage Amendments

Family

Last Action

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026
Rules2/6/2026
Economic Development and Workforce Services1/20/2026
Rules1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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