Amends RCW 26.04.010 to disallow any minor from entering a legal marriage, by voiding any marriage attained under the age of 18.
This act also removes the ability for parents/guardians to consent for the minor to attain legal marriage.
Status Summary
First reading, referred to Human Services & Early Learning on 2.5.19.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.13.19 at 1:30 p.m.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Human Services & Early Learning on 2.15.19; passed.
Referred to Appropriations on 2.19.19.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.27.19.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations on 2.28.19; majority passed.
Referred to Rules 2 Review on 3.1.19.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee on 3.4.19.
In the Senate:
Public hearing scheduled in the Senate Committee on Human Services, Reentry & Rehabilitation on 3.14.19 at 1:30 p.m. in anticipation of other legislative action.
(updated 1.10.20)