NY Bans Marriages Under 17
The New York Legislature on Thursday overturned a state law that allows 14-year-olds to legally wed with permission from parents or a judge.
The Democratic-led Assembly passed a bill that would increase the age of marriage to 17. The Republican-led Senate passed the measure earlier this week.
New York is one of three states that allows children as young as 14 to marry with parental and judicial consent. The other two are Alaska and North Carolina.
The bill the Legislature approved would prohibit marriage for individuals under 17 years old; those ages 17 to 18 would need court approval. The legislation now heads to Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo for approval. Cuomo designated the proposal a top priority in February.
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