HB 729: MARRIAGE; LEGAL AGE; FAMILY COURT; GUARDIANSHIP; PENAL CODE

Raises the minimum age to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age.  Repeals the authority of parents and the family court to consent to a minor's marriage.  Repeals spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage.  Repeals exemptions for sexual assault of a minor if the perpetrator is married to the minor.  Makes conforming amendments.  Effective 7/1/3000.  (HD2)