Hawaii SB560 prohibits marriage of minors under 18 years old.

Hawaii SB560 amends state law to prohibit marriage of minors under 18 years old. The bill repeals provisions allowing minors as young as 15 to marry with parental or court consent. It also removes exceptions allowing marriage of 16 and 17 year olds. The bill aims to end child marriage in Hawaii, which disproportionately affects girls and can result from coercion or sex trafficking. The bill defines a minor as anyone under 18 years of age.

Hawaii SB560 prohibits marriage of minors under 18 years old.

Hawaii SB560 amends state law to prohibit marriage of minors under 18 years old. The bill repeals provisions allowing minors as young as 15 to marry with parental or court consent. It also removes exceptions allowing marriage of 16 and 17 year olds. The bill aims to end child marriage in Hawaii, which disproportionately affects girls and can result from coercion or sex trafficking. The bill defines a minor as anyone under 18 years of age.