Child marriage survivor pushes for new marriage age limit law

A new bipartisan bill in the Ohio Senate would prohibit marriage for anyone under the age of 18, with no exceptions. The last ...

Ohio could soon raise minimum marriage age to 18, ending legal child marriage

A proposal introduced in Ohio would raise the state’s minimum legal marriage age to 18, ending the ability for some minors to ...

Advocates urge Ohio lawmakers to end child marriage as bill sets minimum age at 18

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Legislators pushing bipartisan legislation to prohibit marriage before age 18 in Ohio presented the perspectives of domestic violence advocates and women with experiences entering ...
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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 ...

‘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 ...

Ohio would block marriage under age 18, no exceptions, under new legislation

New bipartisan legislation in the Ohio Senate would prohibit anyone under 18 from marrying in Ohio, eliminating current ...
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Ex-Child Brides In Chains Confront Sacramento Over Underage Marriage Law

According to CBS 8, California Department of Public Health records show 73 marriages involving minors between 2019 and 2024. San Diego County officials also reported issuing 102 marriage licenses ...