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TN HB0189

TN HB0189
As enacted, clarifies that a marriage license may not be issued for an applicant under 17 years of age; defines "parent" for purposes of parental consent to marriage of a minor; deletes obsolete requirement that marriage license application of a minor be mailed to the minor's parent and held for three days before issuance of license. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3.


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Introduced
01/28/2019
In Committee
02/20/2019
Crossed Over
03/07/2019
Passed
03/14/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2019

Introduced Session

111th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, clarifies that a marriage license may not be issued for an applicant under 17 years of age; defines "parent" for purposes of parental consent to marriage of a minor; deletes obsolete requirement that marriage license application of a minor be mailed to the minor's parent and held for three days before issuance of license. - Amends TCA Title 36, Chapter 3.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies that a marriage license may not be issued for an applicant under 17 years of age, defines "parent" for the purposes of parental consent to a minor's marriage, and removes the obsolete requirement that a minor's marriage license application be mailed to their parent and held for three days before issuance. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36, Chapter 3, which governs marriage laws in the state.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Pub. Ch. 93 (on 04/09/2019)

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