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California Bans Child Marriage with New Law AB 1267

01 October, 2026
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California Bans Child Marriage with New Law AB 1267
AspectDetails
LegislationAssembly Bill 1267 (AB 1267) signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom
Minimum Age18 years for marriage and domestic partnerships (no exceptions)
Previous LawAllowed minors to marry with parental consent or court approval (no statutory minimum age)
ImpactRepeals prior exceptions; California becomes the 18th US state to ban child marriage outright
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