Making 17 the age of consent for marriage if either party is...
Making 17 the age of consent for marriage if either party is active duty military and removing language regarding age waivers for marriage registration records, since age waivers are no longer issued in New Hampshire.
This bill, HB433, proposes to set the age of consent for marriage at 17 if either party is an active member of the military. It also removes outdated language related to age waivers for marriage registration records, as such waivers are no longer issued in New Hampshire. This change would affect individuals aged 17 who are active military members and their potential marriage partners. The bill was introduced on January 10, 2025, and passed through the House on March 20, 2025, before being referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. However, the Senate decided on May 15, 2025, that it was inexpedient to legislate, effectively killing the bill.
The key steps in the legislative process were the introduction of the bill, its referral to the relevant committees, a hearing in the Senate, and the final decision by the Senate that the bill should not proceed. The bill was ultimately stopped in the Senate, meaning it will not become law.
Recent history shows the bill was heard in the Senate on May 6, 2025, and a report was issued on May 8, 2025, concluding it was inexpedient to legislate. The final decision was made on May 15, 2025, when the Senate adopted a motion to not proceed with the bill.