Andrew Welch
- Republican
Primary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to marriage generally, so as to change the minimum age of marriage of a child from 16 to 17 years of age and to require any person who is 17 years of age to have been emancipated; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to child custody proceedings, so as to correct a cross-reference; to amend Article 10 of Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to emancipation, so as to provide for requirements for filing a petition for emancipation for petitioners who desire to enter into a marriage; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Effective Date
Act 187
House Date Signed by Governor
House Sent to Governor
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
Senate Third Read
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House Hopper
| Bill Text Versions | Format |
|---|---|
| LC 41 1741ER/a | |
| LC 41 1848S/hs | |
| LC 41 1848S/hcs | |
| Sen ctee sub LC 41 1970S | |
| HB 228/AP* |
| Document | Format |
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| No related documents. |
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