This bill redefines marriage in Iowa to be between a man and a woman and sets the minimum age for marriage at 18.
This bill amends Iowa's marriage laws to specify that only a marriage between a man and a woman is valid. It also sets the minimum age for marriage at 18, with exceptions for younger individuals with parental consent. The bill includes provisions for void marriages, such as those between close relatives or when one party already has a living spouse. It also mandates that terms related to marriage and familial relationships be interpreted consistently with these definitions.
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