Missouri Senate committee hears proposed ban on child marriages

The Missouri Senate is again considering legislation that would ban child marriage in Missouri. This year’s bill, sponsored by Sen. Tracy McCreery, D-Olivette, would ban marriages for anyone under 18 without exceptions. “Right now, currently, Missouri ranks 16th when it comes to child marriage per capita,” McCreery said. “Child…..

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