California Ends Child Marriage

Assembly Bill 1267, authored by Assemblywoman Gail Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz, repeals provisions allowing minors to marry or enter domestic partnerships with parental consent.

“This is a long overdue measure to protect young Californians and minors. Today, California kids are safer than ever before,” Newsom said.

The bill was sponsored by Unchained at Last and the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. Seventeen states have completely banned child marriage without exception, according to the governor’s office.

California was one of three states without a statutory minimum marriage age, according to Tustin-based nonprofit Global Hope 365. Under the previous law, minors could marry with parental consent and court approval.
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