Marriage Amendments

Added a requirement that at least one party to a marriage must be physically present in Utah at the time of the ceremony.

Prohibited marriages solemnized remotely through electronic means if both parties are non-residents and not in the same physical location within the state.

Created a new legal mechanism for individuals to file for a temporary separation order without immediately filing for divorce.

Mandated attendance in a divorce orientation course for parties in temporary separation actions, with waivers available for indigent parties.

Added stricter rules for minors, requiring a standard petition and juvenile court authorization before a marriage license can be issued.

Removed the requirement that at least one party must be physically present in Utah for a marriage to be valid.

Deleted the prohibition on marriages solemnized remotely through electronic means.

Added a new provision allowing individuals to file a petition to validate an unsolemnized marriage if they meet specific criteria (cohabitation, mutual assumption of marital duties, etc.) and file before May 5, 2027.

Changed the sunset date for recognizing unsolemnized marriages from May 6, 2026, to May 5, 2027.

Replaced the strict 'void if not solemnized' rule with a conditional validation process for marriages arising from a contract between two individuals.