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

SB 504 (Oklahoma Senate Bill 504) sets 18 as the absolute minimum age for marriage in Oklahoma, removing all existing exceptions for minors. It eliminates previous pathways allowing marriage under 18 with parental consent, court approval, medical certification, military service documentation, or specific circumstances like pregnancy or paternity suits. The bill directly affects anyone under 18 seeking to marry, prohibiting licenses for this age group without any exceptions. This change takes effect November 1, 2025, updating Oklahoma's marriage eligibility law (43 O.S. 2021, Section 3).