Ramaswamy's running mate stalls Ohio child marriage ban

Ramaswamy's running mate stalls Ohio child marriage ban

A bipartisan bill to end child marriage in Ohio has stalled in the state Senate after Republicans pulled it from a planned committee vote, leaving in place a state law that still allows 17-year-olds to wed under court approval, according to reporting by the Columbus Dispatch. Senate Bill 341 was set for a Judiciary Committee vote last week. After a closed Republican caucus meeting, the bill came off the agenda. It is not back on this week’s sche…

What Exactly Does Ramaswamy’s Running Mate Need to “Explore” About Child Marriage? - Ohio Democrats

Ohio Senate President and Ramaswamy LG Rob McColley Refuses to Take Strong Position Against Child Marriage Columbus, Ohio – Vivek Ramaswamy’s running mate Rob McColley said child marriage needs “further exploration” after legislation banning the practice was abruptly pulled from a planned committee vote. McColley is the President of the Ohio Senate and is responsible for setting the legislative agenda, in addition to leading the Ohio Senate Repu…