Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs legislation to ban child marriage in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs legislation to ban child marriage in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to prevent child marriage, raising the minimum age for a person to consent to marriage to 18, officials announced.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to prevent child marriage and protect minors.
The bills raise the minimum age for a person to consent to marriage to 18, according to Whitmer's office.
"Keeping Michiganders safe and healthy is one of my top priorities, and today's bipartisan bills will build on our efforts to protect young people—especially young women—from abuse," said Whitmer. "As a county prosecutor, I went after those who used their power to prey on young people, and as governor, I am proud to sign legislation to strengthen protections for children and survivors into law. Together, we can make Michigan a safe, welcoming state where you can grow up and pursue your potential."
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Wait a minute child marriage is legal in Michigan?
Was
Wait a fucking damn one minute! I as gay man im damaging children by wanting them to learn that there are different families and each deserves respect, but marrying a child is legal?
Correct.
Next question.
I want off this timeline!
It was, thanks to conservatives. And now it's not, thanks to normal people.