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Child marriage is legal in California. Lawmakers consider latest attempt to ban
Assembly Bill 1267 would set 18 as the minimum marriage age with no exceptions, after advocates said nearly 23,600 California minors married from 2000 to 2018.
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California moves to outlaw child marriage with bill headed to Newsom’s desk
A decadelong fight to outlaw child marriage in California is nearly at an end. A bipartisan bill that makes it illegal to issue marriage licenses to anyone under 18 cleared the state Assembly on Wednesday, drawing cheers from supporters who…
California moves to outlaw child marriage with bill headed to Newsom's desk
A bill that would make it illegal to issue marriage licenses to anyone under the age of 18 in California is now headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom for final approval, likely ending a decade-long fight to outlaw the practice.
·El Segundo, United States
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Child marriage is legal in California. Lawmakers consider latest attempt to ban
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —A bill to ban marriage under the age of 18 awaits a vote on the California Assembly floor after passing the Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
·Nebraska, United States
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