Bill > SB66

This bill modifies provisions relating to the age of marriage by amending multiple sections of Missouri law to raise the minimum marriage age from sixteen to eighteen years old. Specifically, the bill removes provisions that previously allowed individuals under eighteen to marry with parental consent and eliminates the option for individuals twenty-one years of age or older to marry someone under eighteen. The changes mean that no marriage license can be issued to anyone under eighteen, regardless of parental consent or age difference between the parties. The bill updates language across numerous sections of Missouri law to reflect this new minimum marriage age requirement, ensuring consistency in legal definitions and protections for minors. This change aims to protect young people from potential exploitation or premature marriage by establishing a uniform minimum age of eighteen for marriage in the state of Missouri.