2018 Senate Bill 1255

Raise minimum marriage age

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Margaret O’Brien (R-20)

To raise the minimum marriage age from 16 to 18. Under current law, and 16 or 17 year old can marry with parental consent.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 5, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.