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OK SB504
OK SB504Marriage; imposing age restriction on eligibility to marry; removing exceptions. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Passed
05/13/2026
05/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2026
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.
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Sponsors (8)
Warren Hamilton (R)*,
Nicole Miller (R)*,
Jared Deck (D),
Mickey Dollens (D),
Andy Fugate (D),
Mark Mann (D),
Michelle McCane (D),
Annie Menz (D),
Last Action
Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/13/2026 (on 05/13/2026)
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