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California passes forced-marriage protection orders, bans child marriage

8/30/2026

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The California state legislature passed bills banning child marriage and creating forced-marriage protection orders.
Assembly Bill 1267 repeals authorization for anyone under 18 to obtain a marriage license.
Assembly Bill 2534 adds forced marriage to Domestic Violence Prevention Act, allowing restraining orders.
The bills await Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature and would take effect on January 1, 2027.
Tahiri Justice Center says the bills would create the nation’s first forced-marriage protection order.

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The California state legislature passed bills banning child marriage and creating forced-marriage protection orders.
Assembly Bill 1267 repeals authorization for anyone under 18 to obtain a marriage license.
Assembly Bill 2534 adds forced marriage to Domestic Violence Prevention Act, allowing restraining orders.
The bills await Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature and would take effect on January 1, 2027.
Tahiri Justice Center says the bills would create the nation’s first forced-marriage protection order.