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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
08/20/2026
08/20/2026
Crossed Over
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Passed
08/26/2026
08/26/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Sections 297, 423, and 2210 of, and to repeal Sections 297.1, 298.8, 302, 303, 304, and 1501 of, the Family Code, and to repeal Sections 102233 and 102356 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to marriage.
AI Summary
This bill completely bans individuals under the age of 18 from getting married or entering into a domestic partnership in California. Under previous state laws, minors were allowed to marry or form a domestic partnership if they obtained parental consent and a specialized court order, with domestic partnerships granting couples legal rights and protections similar to those of a traditional marriage. By removing these legal pathways and repealing related state reporting requirements on marriages involving minors, the legislation ensures that both adults and domestic partners must be at least 18 years old to establish these legally recognized relationships.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (39)
Diane Dixon (R)*,
Jacqui Irwin (D)*,
Gail Pellerin (D)*,
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D)*,
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
Marie Alvarado-Gil (R),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Josh Becker (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Catherine Blakespear (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Gregg Hart (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Caroline Menjivar (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Eloise Reyes (D),
Laura Richardson (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Susan Rubio (D),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Aisha Wahab (D),
Chris Ward (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Last Action
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (on 09/03/2026)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Family Issues
Official Document
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