Colorado Senate Bill 48
Session 2026A
Remove Exception to Marry with Judicial Approval
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 27, 2026
Sponsors
3 Sponsors
N. Hinrichsen
J. Marchman
J. Joseph
First Action
Jan 27, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 17, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
48
State
Colorado
Session
2026A
J. Joseph
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Sponsor
J. Marchman
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Sponsor
N. Hinrichsen
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Sponsor
checkPassed on February 17, 2026
Motion Text
Refer Senate Bill 26-048 to the Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Roll Call Votes
Summary
Current law requires an individual to be at least 18 years old in order to obtain a marriage license; except that a minor who is 16 or 17 years old may obtain a marriage license with judicial approval. The bill repeals this exception, therefore requiring that an individual be at least 18 years old to obtain a marriage license.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committee Report for State, Veterans, & Military Affairs on 02/17/2026
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02/17/2026
Senate
Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations
01/27/2026
Senate
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
Sources
CO Legislature
Open States
Record Created
Jan 28, 2026 12:49:42 AM
Record Updated
Feb 21, 2026 1:02:14 AM