LD1185

An Act to Prohibit Persons Under 18 Years of Age from Marrying

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Maine LD1185 prohibits persons under 18 years of age from marrying.

Maine LD1185 amends the marriage laws to prohibit the issuance of a marriage license to individuals under 18 years of age. The bill repeals existing provisions that allowed such licenses and amends the law to explicitly state that marriage licenses cannot be issued to persons under 18. This change affects marriage licensing procedures in Maine.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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11 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 31, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. PREVAILED

Apr 23, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 125 Yeas 19 - Nays 11 - Excused 5 - Absent 0

Apr 22, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.