Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to prevent child marriage, raising the minimum age for a person to consent to marriage to 18, officials announced.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to prevent child marriage and protect minors.

The bills raise the minimum age for a person to consent to marriage to 18, according to Whitmer’s office.

“Keeping Michiganders safe and healthy is one of my top priorities, and today’s bipartisan bills will build on our efforts to protect young people—especially young women—from abuse,” said Whitmer. “As a county prosecutor, I went after those who used their power to prey on young people, and as governor, I am proud to sign legislation to strengthen protections for children and survivors into law. Together, we can make Michigan a safe, welcoming state where you can grow up and pursue your potential.”

    • WHYAREWEALLCAPS@lemmy.world
      37·
      9 months ago

      Right? It’s like people forgot about that one Republican talking about how he knew women who’d gotten married when they were 12 and were happy when defending their state’s child marriage laws.

      • Algaroth@lemmy.world
        17·
        9 months ago

        That was so bizarre. He thought he was making a point for child marriage but any sane person would see it as the opposite.

        • Buddahriffic@lemmy.world
          5·
          9 months ago

          For a long time, (certain) people thought that the best way to deal with a rape victim who got pregnant was to marry her to her rapist. Marriage makes everything ok!