FailedFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Young
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H To House Judiciary
Feb 3, 2026
Summary
The bill changes West Virginia’s marriage law so that any applicant aged 16 or 17 must live in the state to receive a marriage license. It keeps the existing rules that a parent or guardian’s written consent and a maximum four‑year age gap are required. The change aims to limit out‑of‑state minors from marrying in West Virginia.
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