HB 41/SB 35 – Amend Lawful Age to Marry to 18 Years of Age
Primary House Sponsors: Rep. Saine; Rep. Baker; Rep. Clemmons; Rep. Turner
Primary Senate Sponsors: Sen. Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell, Yadkin); Sen. Danny Britt (R-Columbus, Robeson); Sen. Valerie Foushee (D-Chatham, Orange)
Summary
This bill seeks to amend the lawful age to enter into marriage to 18 years of age or older. The law currently permits persons over the age of 14 to marry under certain condition.
Movement
SB 35
Filed – 2/1/2021
This bill was referred to the following Senate Committees:
-Rules and Operations
HB 41
Filed – 2/1/2021
This bill was referred to the following House Committees:
-Families, Children, and Aging Policy
-Rules, Calendar, Operations