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NY S03086

NY S03086
Increases the age of consent for purposes of marriage to the age of eighteen.


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Introduced
01/27/2021
In Committee
05/11/2021
Crossed Over
06/02/2021
Passed
07/21/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/22/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law, in relation to increasing the age of consent for purposes of marriage to the age of eighteen; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto

AI Summary

This bill amends the domestic relations law to increase the age of consent for the purposes of marriage to 18 years old. It repeals the provisions that allowed for the marriage of minors under 17 years old with parental consent, as well as certain other sections related to the marriage of minors. The bill applies to marriage licenses issued and marriages not yet solemnized on or after the effective date, which is 30 days after the bill becomes law.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.306 (on 07/22/2021)

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