# California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states

https://mins.news/en/item/81175

- BBC News, 2026-10-01 00:57 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6rm9mnn0w3eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> California has banned marriage for anyone under 18 after Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation taking effect on 1 January 2027. Survivors and campaigners welcomed the change, while noting that child marriage remains legal in 32 US states. Courtney Stodden and survivors including Brittany Bee urged continued efforts to end the practice nationwide.