2018 House Bill 6580

Raise minimum marriage age from 16 to 18

Introduced in the House

Dec. 4, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Anthony (D-68)

To establish that a marriage with an individual less than age 18 is void if entered into after the end of 2019. This is part of a package comprised of House Bills 6578 to 6580 to raise the minimum marriage age. Under current law, a 16 or 17 year old can marry with parental consent.

Referred to the Committee on Families, Children and Seniors