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New York Child Marriage Ban Bill Going To Cuomo's Desk

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The New York Legislature has overturned a law that allows 14-year-olds to legally wed. The Democratic-led Assembly passed a bill Thursday, which would increase the age of marriage to 17. New York is one of three states that allows children as young as 14 to marry with parental and judicial consent. Child advocates think the New York law can trap minors in forced marriages, sexual abuse and domestic violence. The legislation now heads to Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo for approval. He designated the proposal a top priority back in February.

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