Oklahoma HB1141 modifies marriage laws to enhance child protection by restricting parental consent for minors.
Oklahoma HB1141, known as the Child Protection Act of 2025, amends marriage laws to better protect minors. It prohibits parents, guardians, or custodians in the custody of the Department of Human Services or the Department of Juvenile Justice from consenting to a minor's marriage. The bill also sets stricter conditions for parental consent, including requiring written consent from parents or guardians who are absent due to military service or health issues. Additionally, it mandates that any required certificate or written permission be retained by the official issuing the marriage license.
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