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Ohio bill seeks to repeal state law that allows 17-year-olds to marry

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – While 17-year-olds can get married in Ohio under specific circumstances, a new bipartisan legislative ...

Child marriage is still legal in Ohio, but that could change

State lawmakers are considering changing Ohio's marriage laws to eliminate a provision that allows 17-year-olds to marry.

‘No minimum age’ | Former child brides demand California set 18 as the minimum age for marriage

California is among four U.S. states with no age restrictions on marriage. Former child brides and one State Senator now look ...
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Advocates speak out to end child marriage in Kentucky

INVESTIGATION. TONIGHT. NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN THAT CASE. TODAY, ADVOCATES ARE ALSO SPEAKING OUT TO END CHILD MARRIAGE HERE IN KENTUCKY. IN 2018, THE LAW ESTABLISHED THAT 17 IS THE LEGAL AGE TO ...