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Introduced
01/19/2023
01/19/2023
In Committee
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
Passed
03/01/2024
03/01/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to eliminating child marriage; amending RCW 2 26.04.010, 26.04.130, and 26.04.210; and creating a new section. 3
AI Summary
This bill aims to eliminate child marriage in the state of Washington. It does this by amending existing laws to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18 years old, eliminating the exception that previously allowed 17-year-olds to marry with parental consent. The bill also clarifies language around marriage, making it a civil contract between two adults and removing references to gender-specific terms like "husband" and "wife." Additionally, the bill provides protections for religious organizations that choose not to solemnize or recognize same-sex marriages. The bill applies to all marriages entered into after its effective date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Monica Stonier (D)*,
Jessica Bateman (D),
Liz Berry (D),
Darya Farivar (D),
Jake Fey (D),
Mary Fosse (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Melanie Morgan (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Skyler Rude (R),
My-Linh Thai (D),
Last Action
Effective date 6/6/2024. (on 03/07/2024)
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