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Presenter says Washington now bans child marriage
Summary
In a short interview segment, a presenter said Washington passed a law ending child marriage about three years ago, noting 16 states and two districts have enacted similar bans and that previously parental consent could lead to forced underage marriages.
A guest on the program said Washington state no longer allows underage marriage, adding that the state passed a bill about three years ago and that 16 states plus two districts have adopted similar bans.
The exchange began with the Questioner noting, "Did you know Washington state no longer allows underage marriage?" and asking, "Are you saying that Washington allows for child marriage?" The Presenter replied, "Not anymore," confirming the current status.
The Presenter described the practical implications of the prior law, saying that when "if your parents said you could get married then it was a done deal," and that in abusive situations the young person "couldn't go to safe place" because they were not of legal age and had "no legal rights." That description was offered as context for why advocates pursued legislative change.
The program encouraged listeners to see the full discussion on the outlet's social platforms, saying viewers can "watch the full interview on our YouTube, Facebook, and Channel 22."
