NewzThe California legislature has passed two bills aimed at banning child marriage and providing new legal protections for victims of forced marriage. The legislation is currently awaiting action from Governor Gavin Newsom, who must sign the bills for them to become law.
If the governor approves the measures, the new regulations are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027. The move represents a significant legislative effort to address the legal status of minors in marriage within the state.
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