An act relating to raising the age of eligibility to marry

This bill raises the minimum age for marriage in Vermont from 16 to 18 years old, directly affecting minors who currently could legally marry with parental consent. The law amends existing emancipation statutes to clarify that even if a minor is legally emancipated, they cannot bypass the age requirement for marriage. The provision explicitly states that emancipation orders do not override laws requiring specific age limits, including the new marriage age threshold. This change removes the ability for parents to consent to their children's marriages before age 18, regardless of the minor's independent living status.