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AB 1134: Coerced marriage.
What AB 1134 does, verified December 6, 2025
This bill aims to address the crime of forced marriage by eliminating the crime of compelling a person to be defiled. It specifies that the crime of compelling a person to marry shall be applied equally regardless of the victim's age at the time of the forced marriage. The bill also makes it possible for a court to grant permission to proceed with a petition for nullity of marriage beyond the usual filing period if the party's consent was obtained by force. This change is intended to provide more flexibility and support to victims of forced marriages.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 633, Statutes of 2025. (2025-09-04)Alert me
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| Oct. 11, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 633, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 11, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 11, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Sep. 04, 2025 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2523.). |
| Sep. 04, 2025 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |