Child Marriage with Parental Consent Is Still Legal in Wisconsin. Republicans Have Blocked Democratic Efforts to Change That
Democratic lawmakers say 27 minors married in 2024 and argue the law leaves girls vulnerable to older spouses and legal loopholes.
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Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts to change that.
This article was originally published by Wisconsin Watch. Last month deep red Oklahoma became the 17th state to ban child marriage — the practice of allowing minors, typically 16- and 17-year-olds, to marry with parental consent. “Oklahoma has a responsibility to protect children and make sure they have the opportunity to reach adulthood before making decisions that will shape the rest of their lives,” Republican state Rep. Nicole Miller said in…
Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts to change that
During the most recent legislative session, Senate and Assembly child marriage bills sat in committees led by state Sen. Chris Kapenga and state Rep. Patrick Snyder. The bills died without a committee hearing, just like in past sessions. The post Child marriage with parental consent is still legal in Wisconsin. Republicans have blocked Democratic efforts to change that appeared first on WPR.
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