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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)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Family Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb504&Session=2600 10/30/2025
State Bill Page http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb504&Session=2500 01/11/2025
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENR/SB/SB504%20ENR.PDF 05/06/2026
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/HFLR/SB504%20HFLR.PDF 04/20/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Engrossed https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/House/SB504%20ENGR%20BILLSUM.PDF 03/31/2026
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20ENGR/SB/SB504%20ENGR.PDF 03/26/2026
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20FLR/SFLR/SB504%20SFLR.PDF 02/11/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB504%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF 10/30/2025
BillText https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB504%20INT.PDF 02/15/2025
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB504%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF 02/15/2025
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB504%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF 02/05/2025
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Introduced https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/BILLSUM/Senate/SB504%20INT%20BILLSUM.PDF 01/31/2025
BillText https://www3.oklegislature.gov/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB504%20INT.PDF 01/25/2025
BillText http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2025-26%20INT/SB/SB504%20INT.PDF 01/11/2025
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