Courtney Stodden

Child marriage survivor and advocate

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Born: August 29, 1994, Tacoma

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Stories

California bans child marriage after nine-year push

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Present at the bill signing

California had no minimum marriage age: a child could marry with a parent's signature and a judge's approval. Starting January 1, 2027, that ends — Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law setting 18 as the minimum marriage age, with no exceptions.

Updated Oct 3