Hawaii SB560 aims to end child marriage by raising the minimum marriage age to 18.
Hawaii SB560 seeks to end child marriage by prohibiting marriages involving minors under 18 years of age. The bill also repeals provisions that allow family courts to approve marriages for minors as young as 15. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for minors seeking emancipation, including the ability to enter into enforceable contracts and manage their own financial and personal affairs. The bill aims to align Hawaii's laws with international standards and other states that have ended the practice of child marriage.
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