In Depth: Child Marriage Ban Passes Oklahoma House by One Vote

Oklahoma Voice: Child marriage ban narrowly advanced by Oklahoma Legislature

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma House lawmakers narrowly voted to send legislation banning child marriage to the governor.

In Depth: Child marriage ban passes Oklahoma House by one vote

A bill that would ban anyone under 18 from getting married in Oklahoma is now sitting on Governor Kevin Stitt’s desk after passing the Oklahoma House of Representatives by a single vote margin required under House rules.

Oklahoma House narrowly votes to send child marriage ban to Stitt

Oklahoma House lawmakers narrowly voted to send a bill banning child marriage to the governor, setting the minimum age at 18.

Child marriage ban narrowly advanced by Oklahoma Legislature

Members of the Oklahoma House vote on a bill on May 6, 2026 on the House floor. (Photo by Emma Murphy/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma House lawmakers narrowly voted to send legislation banning child marriage to the governor.  Senate Bill 504, which now heads to Gov. Kevin Stitt, would set the minimum age for marriages in Oklahoma at 18 and remove all exceptions in current law that allow for minors to be married with parental consent. Sta…