Model Legislation

Arkansas HB1708

To Amend the Law Concerning the Minimum Age Requirement for Marriage
Law, Justice, and Ethics (LJE) Committee

Raises the minimum age for marriage in Arkansas to 17 for both males and females and removes exceptions allowing marriage for individuals under 17.

NBCSL Member Sponsors

  • Rep. Vivian Flowers (AR)
  • Sen. Greg Leding (AR)
  • Sen. Joyce Elliott (AR)