1. (1)

   1. (a) As used in this section, "minor" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-7-103.
   2. (b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.

2. (2) An actor commits unlawfully solemnizing a marriage of a minor if:

   1. (a)

      1. (i) the actor knowingly, with or without a license, solemnizes the marriage of a minor; and
      2. (ii) the marriage described in Subsection (2)(a)(i) does not meet the requirements described in Section 81-2-304 for the minor to enter into the marriage; or
   2. (b) without a written authorization from a juvenile court, the actor solemnizes a marriage to which a party is a minor.
3. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.

Enacted by Chapter 451, 2026 General Session