2021 House Bill 4229

Raise minimum marriage age from 16 to 18

Introduced in the House

Feb. 11, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To raise the minimum marriage age from 16 to 18 in the law that authorizes “private,” non-publicized marriages. Under current law, a 16 or 17 year old can marry with parental consent.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors