Wednesday, October 10, 2018

From the Washington Post: Child marriage in the U.S. is surprisingly prevalent. Now states are passing laws to make it harder.

This may be the next state policy area to receive national attention.

Just as there is a nationally defined uniform minimum drinking age, should there be a nationally defined uniform minimum age to get married? If so, how would this be imposed?

- Click here for the article.

For related info:

- Age of Marriage in the United States.
- Why America still permits child marriage.

Based on the dates on many recent news articles, this may be a growing issue.

The 85th Texas Legislature passed a bill banning child marriage in the state.

Abbott signs measure that tightens state law on child brides.

The bill was SB 1705. Click here for its legislative history.