Yashavi Vasistha, TimesofIndia.com
California has officially banned child marriage after Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation setting 18 as the minimum age for marriage and domestic partnership in the state.
Assembly Bill 1267, authored by Democratic Assemblywoman Gail Pellerin of Santa Cruz, repeals provisions that previously allowed minors to marry with parental consent and court approval. The law will come into effect on January 1, 2027.
