Laura HallUnder existing law, a person under the age of 16 years is incapable of contracting marriage
This bill would increase the minimum age of contracting marriage to the age of 17 years
Relating to marriage; to amend Section 30-1-4, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the minimum age of contracting marriage to the age of 17 years.
Under existing law, a person under the age of 16 years is incapable of contracting marriage
This bill would increase the minimum age of contracting marriage to the age of 17 years
Relating to marriage; to amend Section 30-1-4, Code of Alabama 1975, to increase the minimum age of contracting marriage to the age of 17 years.
Section 1
Section 30-1-4, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows:
§30-1-4.
A person under the age of 16 17 years is incapable of contracting marriage."
Section 2
This act shall become effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2020 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Children and Senior Advocacy |
| Document Type | Document Location |
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| Bill Text | http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/ALISON/SearchableInstruments/2020RS/PrintFiles/HB48-int.pdf |