'Message of hope': California becomes 18th US state to ban child marriage

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California has enacted legislation that bans child marriage, establishing 18 as the minimum age for marriage and domestic partnerships.

The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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  • California has enacted legislation that bans child marriage, establishing 18 as the minimum age for marriage and domestic partnerships.
  • The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, will take effect on January 1, 2027.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:11:39 UTC.

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