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 traveling out of state to marry a minor if:

   1. (a) the actor is 18 years old or older;
   2. (b) the actor is a resident of the state and knowingly travels out of the state for the purpose of marrying a minor;
   3. (c) the actor marries a minor;
   4. (d) the marriage described in Subsection (2)(c) is invalid in this state under Subsection 81-2-407(3); and
   5. (e) after the marriage described in Subsection (2)(c), the actor transports, or causes another person to transport, the minor into the state.
3. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.

Enacted by Chapter 451, 2026 General Session