SB156

AN ACT relating to child marriage.

Chamber Passed·3/4/26

Kentucky SB156 prohibits child marriage by setting the minimum age for marriage at 18.

Kentucky SB156 amends state law to prohibit marriage for individuals under 18 years of age. It repeals the previous provision allowing 17-year-olds to marry with court permission. The bill also updates the list of acceptable documents to prove age for marriage. Exceptions are made for marriages that were lawful before the act's effective date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–0 · Mar 4
Current
Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3876

36 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 26

9:00 AM

House Committee On Families And Children

Feb 26

8:00 AM

Senate Committee On Veterans, Military Affairs, And Public Protection

History

Apr 15

House

recommitted to Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Mar 31

House

Floor Amendment (2) withdrawn

Mar 31

House

floor amendments (3) and (4-title) filed