marriage; minimum age
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes Arizona’s law regarding the minimum age for marriage. It allows individuals aged sixteen to eighteen to marry under specific circumstances, including having an emancipation order or receiving consent from their parent or guardian, provided the prospective spouse is no more than three years older. The bill explicitly prohibits marriage for those under sixteen years of age. The law clarifies the requirements for obtaining a marriage license for minors.
Key provisions
- Allows sixteen- and seventeen-year-olds to marry under certain conditions.
- Requires an emancipation order or parental consent for marriage.
- Limits the age difference between spouses to three years.
- Prohibits marriage for individuals under sixteen years of age.
- Clerks of court cannot issue marriage licenses to those under eighteen without meeting specific requirements.
Who is affected
- Minors seeking to marry
- Parents and guardians of minors
- Prospective spouses of minors
- Clerks of court
Notable changes
- Lowers the minimum age for marriage to sixteen with specific conditions.
- Adds a requirement for parental consent or emancipation order.
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