Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he is advancing new legislation to end child marriage by raising the age of consent to marry from 14 to 18-years-old in New York. The legislation strengthens protections for minors by preventing child marriage and holding violators accountable. Under the new measures, those who issue a marriage license to anyone under 18-years-old without parental and judicial written consent will be charged with a misdemeanor. Read more here:

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-new-legislation-end-child-marriage

Governor Cuomo Announces New Legislation to End Child Marriage