Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians".

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

The new law, which will come into effect on 1 January, states people must be 18 to get married in the Golden State.

Newsom called it a “long overdue measure to protect young Californians and minors”. He signed the bill into law with Courtney Stodden, whose parents allowed her to marry a 50-year-old Hollywood actor when she was just 16.

  • Taldan@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Basically exactly what I expected the map, save for 2

    Kudos to Oklahoma. Would not have expected them to have strong anti-child marriage laws

    Shame on Illinois. Didn’t expect them to be so receptive of child marriage

    Sorry to any other outliars I may have missed. Generally seems to be Republicans in favor of child marriage, with Democratic states banning it