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OK SB504

OK SB504
Marriage; imposing age restriction on eligibility to marry; removing exceptions. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
03/26/2026
Passed
05/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2026

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 504 By: Hamilton and Mann of the Senate and Miller, Dollens, McCane, Deck, Menz, and Fugate of the House An Act relating to marriage; amending 43 O.S. 2021, Section 3, which relates to eligibility to marry; imposing age restriction on eligibility to marry; removing exceptions; updating statutory reference; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Eligibility to marry

AI Summary

This bill, by amending existing Oklahoma law regarding marriage eligibility, establishes a uniform age restriction, requiring individuals to be at least eighteen (18) years old to marry, and removes all previous exceptions that allowed individuals under eighteen to marry under various circumstances, such as parental or judicial consent, or in cases of pregnancy or paternity suits. The bill also updates a statutory reference and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for these changes to take effect.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/13/2026 (on 05/13/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb504&Session=2600
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb504&Session=2500
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENR/SB/SB504%20ENR.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/SB504%20HFLR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB504%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/SB/SB504%20ENGR.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB504%20SFLR.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB504%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB504%20INT.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB504%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB504%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB504%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF
BillText https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB504%20INT.PDF
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB504%20INT.PDF
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