1455 AMS PADD S5314.1
HB 1455 - S AMD 700
By Senator Padden
NOT ADOPTED 02/23/2024
On page 1, line 10, after "((seventeen))" strike "18 years is void ((except where" and insert "17 years is void except ((where"
On page 1, line 12, after "necessity))" insert "if a superior court judge determines there is clear, cogent, and convincing evidence of the following: (a) The marriage is voluntary; (b) there is no indicia of undue force, coercion, or distress; and (c) parental approval has been granted. If applicable, the judicial determination shall be made by the presiding judge of the family court"
On page 2, beginning on line 29, strike all of section 2
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
On page 3, line 8, after "over" insert "
or the applicants have obtained a court order as specified under RCW 26.04.010"
HB 1455 - S AMD 700
By Senator Padden
NOT ADOPTED 02/23/2024
On page 1, line 2 of the title, after "26.04.010" strike ",
26.04.130,"
EFFECT: Authorizes marriage of 17-year-olds if a superior court judge determines there is clear, cogent, and convincing evidence of the following: (a) The marriage is voluntary; (b) there is no indicia of undue force, coercion, or distress; and (c) parental approval has been granted. If applicable, the judicial determination shall be made by the presiding judge of the family court.
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