Bill > S452

This bill seeks to prohibit marriage for individuals under 18 years old in North Carolina by eliminating all previous provisions that allowed minors to marry under certain conditions. Specifically, the bill removes existing statutes that previously permitted individuals between 16 and 18 years old to marry with parental consent or judicial authorization, and eliminates the complex legal process that previously allowed court-approved marriages for those under 18. The legislation repeals sections of law that outlined procedures for underage marriage, such as requirements for parental consent, judicial review, and guardian ad litem appointments. The bill also updates related sections of marriage law to remove references to underage marriage, including penalties for issuing marriage licenses to minors. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2025, and will apply to all marriages solemnized on or after that date, effectively establishing 18 as the minimum legal age for marriage in North Carolina with no exceptions.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S452