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Anger grows as Ohio Senate doesn't move bill banning underage marriage forward

Guy-leroc Ossebi
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Lawmakers in Ohio have not advanced a bill that would prohibit marriage for people under a certain age. Supporters of the bill are concerned that time is almost up for the legislature to take action. The legislative session is nearing its end.

What we know

  • Currently, 17-year-olds can marry with a judge's approval in Ohio.
  • A lawmaker is considering taking the issue to voters if the ban does not pass during this session.
  • Supporters of the bill have six weeks left to persuade lawmakers to act before the end of the legislative session.

Read the full story from Local 12.