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. It removes the previous provisions that allowed for the marriage of individuals under 18 with parental or guardian consent, as well as the ability for a judge to grant consent for those as young as 15 in certain circumstances. The bill also modifies the waiting period for obtaining a marriage license by excluding Sundays, holidays, and days when the clerk's office is not accessible from the three-day waiting period.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 23-2505, effectively eliminating the previous regulations regarding minors' marriage eligibility. The new law aims to simplify the marriage licensing process and ensure that all parties involved are of legal age to consent, thereby promoting the protection of minors. The act will take effect upon its publication in the statute book.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 23-2505