SB 341: Repeal law that authorizes a person who is 17 to marry
<p> This bill amends several sections of the Ohio Revised Code to repeal the existing law that allows individuals who are seventeen years of age to marry. By removing this authorization, the legislation effectively raises the minimum age for marriage in the state, ensuring that no person under the age of eighteen can legally enter into a marriage. The text also updates various sections related to juvenile court jurisdiction, child custody, and support matters to align with these changes and other statutory requirements. </p><br><p> The bill establishes that when a juvenile case is transferred for criminal prosecution, the receiving court gains full jurisdiction to hear and determine the case as if it were originally filed there. This includes the authority to accept pleas, accept verdicts, and enter judgments of conviction for the charged offense, lesser-included offenses, or different…
| Jun. 10, 2026 | Reported: Judiciary |
| Feb. 11, 2026 | Referred to committee: Judiciary |
| Jan. 20, 2026 | Introduced |