This bill amends K.S.A. 23-2505 to establish that individuals must be 18 years of age or older to give consent for marriage, effectively prohibiting marriage for those under 18. The bill also modifies the current three-day waiting period for marriage licenses by excluding Sundays, holidays, and days when the clerk's office is not accessible from the count. Additionally, it repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 23-2505, which previously allowed for certain exceptions for minors aged 15 to 17 to obtain a marriage license with parental or guardian consent.

The revised law eliminates provisions that permitted judges to issue marriage licenses to individuals under 18 under specific circumstances, thereby tightening the eligibility criteria for marriage licenses. The bill aims to ensure that all parties entering into marriage are of legal age to provide informed consent, thereby enhancing the protection of minors in marriage-related matters.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 23-2505