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California Bans Child Marriage

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California has officially banned child marriage, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing legislation to end the practice that is still legal in 32 US states.

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Under the earlier law, minors could marry if they had parental consent and court approval.

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BBC1 Oct

California has officially outlawed child marriage as Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning individuals under 18 from marrying in the state. This new law takes effect on January 1, making California the eighteenth state to ban child marriage since 2018; it is still legal in 32 other US states. Advocates like Courtney Stodden and Brittany Bee celebrated this change as a significant step towards protecting…

California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states →

Times of India1 Oct

California has become the 18th U.S. state to prohibit child marriage, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing Assembly Bill 1267 into law on Wednesday. The bill sets 18 as the minimum age for marriage and domestic partnerships in California and will take effect on January 1, 2027. Previously, minors could marry with parental consent and court approval, a practice that has now been eliminated. This change follows advocacy…

'Message of hope': California becomes 18th US state to ban child marriage →

The Guardian2 Oct

California has banned child marriage through a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, making it illegal for minors to obtain a marriage license or establish a domestic partnership with any exceptions. The bill joins similar laws in 17 other states aimed at protecting young people from the risks associated with early marriage. Activist Courtney Stodden, who regrets her own experience marrying as a…

California outlaws child marriage, joining 17 other US states →

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California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states BBC · stated as fact

'Message of hope': California becomes 18th US state to ban child marriage Times of India · stated as fact

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California has officially banned child marriage, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing legislation to end the practice that is still legal in 32 US states.
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Where to start 'Message of hope': California becomes 18th US state to ban child marriage Times of India

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2 Oct California outlaws child marriage, joining 17 other US statesCalifornia has banned child marriage through a new law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday, making it illegal for minors to obtain a marriage license or establish a domestic partnership with any exceptions. The bill joins similar laws in 17 other states aimed at protecting young people from the risks associated with early marriage. Activist Courtney Stodden, who regrets her own experience marrying as a…The Guardian
1 Oct 'Message of hope': California becomes 18th US state to ban child marriageCalifornia has become the 18th U.S. state to prohibit child marriage, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing Assembly Bill 1267 into law on Wednesday. The bill sets 18 as the minimum age for marriage and domestic partnerships in California and will take effect on January 1, 2027. Previously, minors could marry with parental consent and court approval, a practice that has now been eliminated. This change follows advocacy…Times of India
1 Oct California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US statesCalifornia has officially outlawed child marriage as Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning individuals under 18 from marrying in the state. This new law takes effect on January 1, making California the eighteenth state to ban child marriage since 2018; it is still legal in 32 other US states. Advocates like Courtney Stodden and Brittany Bee celebrated this change as a significant step towards protecting…BBC

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