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Oklahoma Joins Growing Movement to Protect Young People, Raising Marriage Age to 18
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Oklahoma has become the 17th state to eliminate legal exceptions that previously allowed minors to marry, establishing 18 as the minimum marriage age across the board. This legislative change represents meaningful progress in protecting children's rights and wellbeing, joining a wave of states prioritizing youth welfare over outdated marriage policies.
Oklahoma has become the 17th state to eliminate legal exceptions that previously allowed minors to marry, establishing 18 as the minimum marriage age across the board. This legislative change represents meaningful progress in protecting children’s rights and wellbeing, joining a wave of states prioritizing youth welfare over outdated marriage policies.