SB 26-48

Senate Bill 26-48 changes Colorado's marriage laws by removing an exception that allowed 16 and 17-year-olds to get married with court approval. Now, the bill requires everyone to be at least 18 years old to marry in Colorado. This change affects young people who were previously able to marry with a judge’s permission when they turned 16 or 17. Since the bill has been signed into law, it is now official and enforceable.

Official Summary

Current law requires an individual to be at least 18 years old in order to obtain a marriage license; except that a minor who is 16 or 17 years old may obtain a marriage license with judicial approval. The bill repeals this exception, therefore requiring that an individual be at least 18 years old to obtain a marriage license.(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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