Child marriage to be completely illegal in California starting in 2027
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation into law banning child marriage in the state by eliminating previous provisions that allowed it if a parent consented.
TL;DR
- California has banned child marriage.
- Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the legislation.
- Previous laws allowed child marriage with parental consent.
- The new law eliminates provisions allowing parental consent for child marriage.
- The ban will be fully effective starting in 2027.