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Introduced
01/31/2019
01/31/2019
In Committee
01/31/2019
01/31/2019
Crossed Over
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
Passed
06/13/2019
06/13/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/14/2019
06/14/2019
Introduced Session
129th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act To Ban Child Marriage
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Maine law to ban child marriage. Specifically, it removes the provisions that allowed the clerk to issue a marriage license to a person under 16 years of age with the written consent of their parents or guardians, and the approval of a judge of probate. The bill effectively prohibits the marriage of anyone under the age of 16, in order to protect the best interests of minors and prevent any potential exploitation or abuse.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
David Miramant (D)*,
Pinny Beebe-Center (D),
Dan Costain (R),
Scott Cyrway (R),
Jeffrey Evangelos (I),
Geoffrey Gratwick (D),
Nathan Libby (D),
Ann Matlack (D),
Last Action
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. (on 06/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=545&snum=129 |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0167&item=3&snum=129 |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0167&item=1&snum=129 |
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