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Ohio Senate Bill 341
Coverage of Ohio Senate Bill 341 in the Nexus archive.
- Vinton County children endangerment case increases interest in bill to ban child marriage in Ohio
A children endangerment case in Vinton County, where 16 children were found in poor conditions, has increased support for Ohio Senate Bill 341, which would set the minimum marriage age at 18. Current Ohio law allows 17-year-olds to marry with court approval, but the Siders family case highlights risks associated with underage marriage.
- A bill banning child marriage passed out of committee, but the Ohio Senate did not vote on it
A bipartisan bill to ban child marriage in Ohio passed the Senate Judiciary Committee but was not voted on by the full Senate before lawmakers adjourned for summer. The bill would raise the marriage age to 18 and had no public opposition but stalled despite support from sponsors and advocacy groups.