This bill amends Section 3 of Title 43 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the eligibility to marry. The primary change is the imposition of an age restriction, stating that any unmarried person must be at least eighteen (18) years old to contract and consent to marriage. The bill removes all exceptions that previously allowed individuals under the age of eighteen to marry under certain circumstances, such as parental consent or specific conditions related to pregnancy or court authorization.
Additionally, the bill clarifies that no marriage may be authorized if it would be considered incestuous under the law. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to standardize the age requirement for marriage in Oklahoma by eliminating previous exceptions for minors.