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Los Angeles Times
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California advances child marriage ban
A bipartisan bill has been approved by California's legislature to prohibit anyone under 18 from obtaining a marriage license, ending the state's previous allowance for minors to marry with judicial approval and parental consent. The bill, which now awaits Governor Newsom's signature, aims to protect children from potential coercion and long-term harm associated with underage marriage. If enacted, the law will take effect on January 1, 2027, eliminating the state's standing as one of three in the U.S. without a minimum marriage age.
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