West Virginia HB5128 amends the age of consent for marriage, requiring parental or guardian consent for those under 18.
West Virginia HB5128 modifies the state's marriage laws to require parental or guardian consent for individuals under 18 seeking a marriage license. The bill specifies that applicants must provide written consent and a signed affirmation that their decision is not coerced. If parents are separated or divorced but share equal parenting rights, both must consent. The law also outlines conditions under which a marriage license may not be issued, such as if the partner is more than four years older. The bill does not affect marriages entered into before its enactment or in other jurisdictions.
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