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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
136th General Assembly
Bill Summary
To amend sections 2151.23, 2151.233, 2151.352, 3101.01, 3101.05, and 3109.011 and to repeal sections 3101.02, 3101.04, 3101.041, and 3101.042 of the Revised Code to repeal law that authorizes a person who is seventeen years of age to marry.
AI Summary
This bill aims to eliminate the ability for a 17-year-old to marry by repealing existing laws that permit such marriages and making conforming changes to other sections of the Revised Code. Specifically, it removes provisions that allowed for consent to marry for 17-year-olds, which previously granted them the legal capacity of an 18-year-old for marriage purposes. The bill also amends sections related to the jurisdiction of juvenile courts and the application process for marriage licenses to reflect these changes, ensuring that the minimum age for marriage is now 18.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Bill Blessing (R)*,
Bill DeMora (D)*,
Nickie Antonio (D),
Hearcel Craig (D),
George Lang (R),
Beth Liston (D),
Kent Smith (D),
Casey Weinstein (D),
Last Action
Senate Judiciary 1st Hearing, Sponsor (09:45:00 3/4/2026 North Hearing Room) (on 03/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/sb341 |
| Analysis - As Introduced | https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/download?key=27272 |
| BillText | https://search-prod.lis.state.oh.us/api/v2/general_assembly_136/legislation/sb341/00_IN/pdf/ |
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