On August 27, 2026, California lawmakers took a historic step toward ending child marriage by advancing Assembly Bill 1267, which would prohibit marriage for anyone under 18 without exception. The bill passed both chambers, with overwhelming bipartisan support. However, one legislator abstained from voting, citing concerns about potential unintended consequences for emancipated minors. The abstaining […]
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UPDATE on AB 1267
An 8-0 committee vote recently advanced legislation to ban child marriage completely in California. What the Vote Means Assembly Bill 1267 sets the minimum legal age for marriage at 18. It removes exceptions that currently allow minors of any age to marry with parental consent and a court order. Advocates and survivors celebrated the unanimous […]
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 […]
The Zonta Club of Riverside presents Join Me for a Cup of Coffee or Tea
The Zonta Club of Riverside presents “Join Me for a Cup of Coffee or Tea” Come join us and…Learn how you can Build a Better World for Women and Girls! The Zonta Club of Riverside presents “Join Me for a Cup of Coffee or Tea”… It’s a club meeting that introduces advocacy, service and a […]