SB 48

Colorado Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enrolled. Latest action: May 13, 2026.

Remove Exception to Marry with Judicial Approval.

Bill ID CO-2026-SB-48
Session 2026
Status enrolled
Committee State, Veterans, & Military Affairs; Appropriations; State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs
Senate enrolled 2026-05-13
Summary

Current law requires an individual to be at least 18 years old in order to obtain a marriage license; except that a minor who is 16 or 17 years old may obtain a marriage license with judicial approval. The bill repeals this exception, therefore requiring that an individual be at least 18 years old to obtain a marriage license. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

Sponsor
Nick Hinrichsen
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-06 Status enrolled
2026-05-13 Latest Action Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Not Repassed
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