California moves closer to banning child marriage as two landmark bills await Governor’s signature
- California's Assembly Bill 1267 would set 18 as the minimum marriage age, removing all exceptions for minors.
- Assembly Bill 2534 would let people facing a forced marriage apply for restraining orders in the state.
- Both bills passed the Assembly and the Senate unanimously, and now await the governor's signature.
- California has no statutory minimum age at present, and minors can marry with parental and judicial consent.
Source: firstpost.com
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