Bill > HB433

This bill modifies New Hampshire's marriage age consent laws to create a specific exception for active duty military personnel. Currently, the age of consent for marriage is 18, but the bill introduces a new provision allowing 17-year-olds to marry if one party is an active duty member of the United States armed forces. To ensure additional protection, the bill requires that if the 17-year-old is not also on active duty, they must obtain written permission from a parent or legal guardian. The bill also removes outdated language about age waivers for marriage registration records, reflecting that such waivers are no longer issued in New Hampshire. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the new provisions do not waive any existing requirements for obtaining a marriage license. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, and while the fiscal note indicates no direct financial impact, the bill may have potential indirect effects on judicial and correctional systems due to potential changes in legal marriage regulations.

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