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ME LD622

ME LD622
An Act To Prohibit Marriage of Any Person under 18 Years of Age


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Introduced
02/25/2021
In Committee
02/25/2021
Crossed Over
06/03/2021
Passed
Dead
06/09/2021

Introduced Session

130th Legislature

Bill Summary

This bill amends the law to completely prohibit marriage of any person under 18 years of age.

AI Summary

This bill amends the law to completely prohibit marriage of any person under 18 years of age. Specifically, it repeals the existing provision that allowed for marriage of a person as young as 16 years old with parental consent. The new law sets the minimum marriage age at 18 years old, with no exceptions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 06/09/2021)

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