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California AB 1267: Ending Child Marriage – Unanimous Senate Vote

Today marked a significant milestone in California’s legislative efforts to protect minors from harmful practices. Assembly Bill 1267, aimed at prohibiting marriage for anyone under the age of 18 without exception, passed the California State Senate with a unanimous 38-0 vote. AB 1267 closes existing legal loopholes that have allowed minors to marry with parental consent and […]

UPDATE….AB 1267 End Child Marriage

AB 1267 is a California bill from the 2025–2026 legislative session that seeks to prohibit marriage or domestic partnerships for anyone under the age of 18. Under current law, minors can marry with court approval and parental consent, but this bill would repeal that exception entirely, making 18 the absolute minimum age for marriage or […]