South Carolina bill S0025 raises the minimum marriage age to 18 and voids marriages of those under 18.

South Carolina bill S0025 amends the state code to establish that individuals under the age of 18 are not capable of entering into a valid marriage, rendering such marriages void. The bill also removes references to repealed sections related to age consent and proof of age for minor applicants. Additionally, it eliminates the requirement for license-issuing officers to comply with repealed sections, with failure to do so being grounds for removal. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

South Carolina bill S0025 raises the minimum marriage age to 18 and voids marriages of those under 18.

South Carolina bill S0025 amends the state code to establish that individuals under the age of 18 are not capable of entering into a valid marriage, rendering such marriages void. The bill also removes references to repealed sections related to age consent and proof of age for minor applicants. Additionally, it eliminates the requirement for license-issuing officers to comply with repealed sections, with failure to do so being grounds for removal. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.