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Introduced
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
In Committee
02/02/2023
02/02/2023
Crossed Over
05/16/2023
05/16/2023
Passed
05/23/2023
05/23/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/01/2023
06/01/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
131st Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act to Prohibit Marriage of Any Person Under 17 Years of Age
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Maine law to prohibit the issuance of marriage licenses to any person under the age of 17. Previously, the law allowed for marriage licenses to be issued to those under 18 with parental or guardian consent, and to those under 16 with special approval. This bill raises the minimum age for marriage in Maine to 17 years old, effectively banning marriage for anyone under that age.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Kevin O'Connell (D)*,
Valli Geiger (D),
Lori Gramlich (D),
Troy Jackson (D),
Michael Lemelin (R),
Kristi Mathieson (D),
Steve Moriarty (D),
Laura Supica (D),
Rachel Talbot Ross (D),
Last Action
Enacted, Jun 1, 2023 (on 06/01/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=443&snum=131 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0276&item=3&snum=131 |
| Fiscal Note: | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN044303.pdf |
| House: C-A (H-88) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0276&item=2&snum=131 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-88) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN044302.pdf |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN044301.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0276&item=1&snum=131 |
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