Gail Pellerin

California State Assemblymember, chief author of AB 1267

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California bans child marriage after nine-year push

As of October 2026: Shepherded the bill through the Legislature

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