# California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states

- Published: 2026-10-01T00:57:04Z
- Updated: 2026-10-01T04:26:29Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6rm9mnn0w3eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians".

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