State • Utah

HB 103: Underage Marriage Amendments

Melissa BallardEnacted

HB 103 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score85/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

This proposal changes the rules about marriage for people under 18. It is currently being debated in the House of Representatives.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan75%
Public opinion85%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no identified environmental impact

Risks

  • no identified environmental impact

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct economic impact identified

Risks

  • no direct economic impact identified

Society

Positive Outlook
90%

Benefits

  • increases protection for minors from forced marriage
  • aligns state law with modern child safety standards

Risks

  • potential loss of individual autonomy for older minors
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Source abstract provides minimal detail on specific age thresholds or potential exemptions.

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Where it stands

Governor Signed

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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