REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27489 / H0466
The purpose of this bill is to prevent forced or coerced marriages and the trafficking of children and to limit
marriage to those with the ability to protect themselves from abuse. This bill restricts the age difference of
individuals under age eighteen years of age and not less than sixteen years of age to three years. This bill also
sets a minimum legal age for marriage at sixteen years of age.
There is no impact to the general fund. There may be some minimal savings to some local courts because
marriage under the age of sixteen is no longer allowed and thus court intervention for marriages under the age
of sixteen will no longer be necessary.
FISCAL NOTE
Contact:
Representative Barbara Ehardt
(208) 332-1000
Senator Steve Vick
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 03/04/2020, 9:09 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 32-202