HB 1997
Marriage; Child Protection Act of 2024; exception; effective date.
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Bill overview
House Bill 1997, the Child Protection Act of 2024, amends Oklahoma law to clarify the requirements for underage marriage. It expands the circumstances under which parental or guardian consent is required for individuals under eighteen to marry, including situations involving medical incapacity, military service, or the absence of parents. The bill also prohibits parents or guardians with children in the custody of the Department of Human Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice from consenting to a minor's marriage and establishes an effective date.
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