Supporters push lawmakers to ban child marriage in Ohio before session ends

Advocates are intensifying efforts to urge Ohio lawmakers to pass legislation banning child marriage before the current legislative session concludes. Supporters argue that the practice leaves minors vulnerable to abuse and exploitation, pushing for a total prohibition without exceptions. As the session nears its end, activists are calling on state representatives to prioritize this bill to protect children and align state law with human rights standards regarding age of consent for marriage.