U.S. News@beehaw.org · 26 days ago

Maine raises legal age of marriage to 18

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Maine raises legal age of marriage to 18

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U.S. News@beehaw.org · 26 days ago

A bill prohibiting minors from getting married without parental consent became law Tuesday without the signature of Gov. Janet Mills.

Maine’s been doing pretty good lately. Don’t know why Mills didn’t sign it though. link to the bill

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While Maine’s off the list, there are 36 other states where you still can. :(

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