Michigan bans child marriage with new legislation

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Michigan has banned child marriage by approving new legislation that raises the minimum age to marry in the state to 18.

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The group added that"20 U.S. states do not require any minimum age for marriage, with a parental or judicial waiver." "Keeping Michiganders — especially young women — safe and healthy is a top priority, and these bills will take long overdue steps to protect individuals from abuse," Whitmer said in a statement, per the Michigan Advance.

 

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