Hawaii HB729 aims to end child marriage by raising the legal marriage age to 18.
Hawaii HB729 amends state law to prohibit marriage for individuals under 18 years of age. Previously, minors as young as 16 could marry with parental consent, and 15-year-olds could marry with court approval. The bill also removes provisions allowing for the annulment of marriages involving underage parties. It aligns with international efforts to end child marriage, recognizing it as a human rights violation. The changes aim to protect minors from entering into marriages that may be coerced or exploitative.
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