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Ohio lawmakers propose banning child marriage, joining Oklahoma in raising the legal age to 18 with no exceptions.
Ohio lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation to ban marriage for anyone under 18, eliminating existing loopholes that allowed minors to wed with parental and judicial approval.
The bill, sponsored by Senators Bill Blessing and Bill DeMora, aims to protect minors from abuse, trafficking, and exploitation due to power imbalances and lack of legal rights.
Survivors and advocates highlight the lasting trauma and systemic barriers faced by child brides, particularly girls.
The bill preserves Ohio’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, prompting calls for a separate ballot initiative to repeal it.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma’s Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously approved similar legislation raising the marriage age to 18 with no exceptions, reflecting a national trend toward stronger child protection laws.
Los legisladores de Ohio proponen prohibir el matrimonio infantil, uniéndose a Oklahoma en elevar la edad legal a 18 años sin excepciones.