California AB1134 amends the Family Code to allow nullity of marriage petitions at any time if consent was obtained by force or fraud.

California AB1134 amends the Family Code to allow a proceeding to obtain a judgment of nullity of marriage at any time if the marriage was obtained by force or fraud. Previously, such petitions had to be filed within four years of the marriage or discovery of the fraud or force. The bill also amends the Penal Code to specify that the crime of compelling a person to marry applies equally regardless of the age of the victim at the time of the forced marriage. The bill will become operative on January 1, 2027.

California AB1134 amends the Family Code to allow nullity of marriage petitions at any time if consent was obtained by force or fraud.

California AB1134 amends the Family Code to allow a proceeding to obtain a judgment of nullity of marriage at any time if the marriage was obtained by force or fraud. Previously, such petitions had to be filed within four years of the marriage or discovery of the fraud or force. The bill also amends the Penal Code to specify that the crime of compelling a person to marry applies equally regardless of the age of the victim at the time of the forced marriage. The bill will become operative on January 1, 2027.