Illinois HB1744 amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to require both parties to be at least 18 years old to obtain a marriage.

Illinois HB1744 amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act by changing Section 203 to require proof that each party to the marriage has attained the age of 18 years to obtain a marriage license and certificate from the county clerk. It deletes the previous language allowing for exceptions for those aged 16 or 17 with parental or judicial consent. The bill also repeals a provision regarding judicial approval of underage marriages. These changes take effect immediately, except for certain provisions which will take effect two years after the Act becomes law.

Illinois HB1744 amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to require both parties to be at least 18 years old to obtain a marriage.

Illinois HB1744 amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act by changing Section 203 to require proof that each party to the marriage has attained the age of 18 years to obtain a marriage license and certificate from the county clerk. It deletes the previous language allowing for exceptions for those aged 16 or 17 with parental or judicial consent. The bill also repeals a provision regarding judicial approval of underage marriages. These changes take effect immediately, except for certain provisions which will take effect two years after the Act becomes law.