Bill: SB 1705, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Health & Human Services
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Van Taylor
Bill Caption
Relating to the application for
and issuance of a marriage license and the marriage of a minor.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
This bill would change the law to allow a person under 16 or 17 years old to marry if they have been granted a court order removing the disabilities of minority of the person for general purposes. The bill removes the provision allowing a parental consent to authorize the marriage of a minor.
Vote Recommendation Notes
While this bill is a procedural bill dealing with the conditions under which a 16 or 17 year old may marry, it is likely sound public policy. Still, it has no bearing on our liberty principles so we remain neutral.
