(LITTLE ROCK) Arkansas lawmakers have given final approval to legislation raising the minimum marriage age to 17, ending a provision that allowed some younger children to wed.
The State Senate unanimously approved the measure, sending it to Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson’s desk.
Under current Arkansas law, it allows boys aged 17 and girls aged 16, to marry if they have their parents’ or guardians’ consent.
The previous law set no minimum age to marry if the female was pregnant and a judge approved.
The bill approved April 4th, sets the minimum age for both at 17, but also requires parental consent at that age.
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