SB 504 — Marriage; imposing age restriction on eligibility to marry; removing exceptions. Effective date.

ENGROSSEDAn Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.

Hamilton and Mann of the Senate and MillerMiller, Dollens, McCane, Deck, Menz, and DollensFugate of the House 6 An Act relating to marriage;

BESUBJECT: IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:

Eligibility to marry BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:

upon the consent and authority expressly given by the parent or guardian of such underage applicant in the presence of the authority issuing such license, ENGR.b.

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ENGR.Such permission shall be presented to the licensing authority, accompanied by a certificate executed by a commissioned officer in command of the applicant, to the effect that the parent or guardian is on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, or f.

upon affidavit of three (3) reputable persons stating that both parents of the minor are deceased, or mentally incompetent, or their whereabouts are unknown to the minor, and that no guardian has theretofore been appointed for the minor.

The judge of the district court issuing the license may in his or her discretion consent to the marriage in the same manner ENR.

504 Page 2 Suchas permissionin shallall becases presentedin towhich theconsent licensingmay authority,be accompaniedgiven by a certificate executed by a commissioned officer in command of the applicant, to the effect that the parent or guardianguardian. is on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, or f.

upon affidavit of three (3) reputable persons stating that both parents of the minor are deceased, or mentally incompetent, or their whereabouts are unknown to the minor, and that no guardian has theretofore been appointed for the minor.

The judge of the district court issuing the license may in his or her discretion consent to the marriage in the same manner as in all cases in which consent may be given by a parent or guardian.

if the unmarried female is pregnant, or has given birth to an illegitimate child and at least one parent of each minor, or the guardian or custodian of such child, is present before the court and has an opportunity to present evidence in the event such parent, guardian, or custodian objects to the issuance ENGR.of a marriage license.

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504 Page 3 of a marriage license.

PassedENR. the Senate the 25th day of March, 2026.

PresidingS. Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2026.

PresidingB. Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.

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504 Page 3 Passed the Senate the 25th day of March, 2026.

Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 6th day of May, 2026.

Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.

By:

_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.

_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.

By:

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