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AB-1267 • 2026

Marriage: prohibition on minors.

Marriage: prohibition on minors.

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Sponsor
Pellerin
Last action
Official status
Senate - Third Reading
Effective date
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Plain English Breakdown

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Marriage: prohibition on minors.

AB 1267, as amended, Pellerin.

What This Bill Does

  • AB 1267, as amended, Pellerin.
  • Marriage: prohibition on minors.
  • Existing law authorizes an unmarried person who is under 18 years of age to marry upon obtaining a court order granting permission and the written consent of at least one of the parents or the guardian of each underage party to the marriage, as specified.
  • Existing law requires the court, if it considers it necessary, as part of the court order granting permission to marry, to require the parties to the prospective marriage of a minor to participate in premarital counseling, as specified.

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Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Third Reading

Official Summary Text

Marriage: prohibition on minors.