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A yearslong campaign led by Tustin-based Global Hope 365 to end child marriage in California moved closer to its goal Wednesday after state lawmakers approved legislation setting 18 as the minimum age to marry, with no exceptions.
Assembly Bill 1267, authored by Assemblywoman Gail Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz, now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom for consideration after clearing the Assembly. The Senate previously approved the measure unanimously, according to Global Hope 365.
California is one of three states without a statutory minimum marriage age, according to the organization. Under existing state law, minors can marry with parental consent and court approval.
