California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls @ccswg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The Commission, along with Unchained At Last, is sponsoring AB 1267 by Commissioner @asmgailpellerin.bsky.social. AB 1267 aligns marriage laws with existing protections for children by making 18 the minimum age to marry with no exceptions. 110
California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls @ccswg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026California remains one of three states in the U.S. without a minimum age for marriage, falling far behind in adequately protecting children from abuse, exploitation, and coercion. 100
California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls @ccswg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Children forced into marriage, predominantly girls, are at increased risk of homelessness, financial dependency, abuse, and do not often obtain the educational and economic security needed to maintain their autonomy. 110
