AMERICAN WEDDINGS BLOG

California is close to banning child marriage. Legislators passed a bipartisan bill, AB 1267, which now awaits a signature on Governor Newsom's desk. If signed into law, the new restrictions will become effective January 1, 2027.

2026 marriage legislation: See how marriage laws are changing in your state, including bills on same-sex marriage, child marriage bans, marriage license applications and fees, and wedding officiant laws.

Wisconsin may ban child marriage in 2026, raising the legal age to 18 and easing divorce or annulment for married minors. Learn more about the minimum marriage age and what to expect.

Michigan Sen. Moss introduces resolution to remove same-sex marriage ban from the state constitution, would allow voters opportunity to protect marriage rights for all families.

Missouri bans child marriage with new law raising the minimum age to marry to 18 with no exceptions. Learn what this means & which other states prohibit underage marriage (MO SB43 2025 ; Fitzwater / Hausman)

Lawmakers in Connecticut voted to ban marriage between first cousins, beginning Oct 1, 2025. Click to read more about CT HB06918.

Beginning Jan 1, 2026, you must be 18 years old to get married in Oregon. Read more about SB548, signed into law by Gov Tina Kotek this week!

US lawmakers want to overturn same-sex marriage equality, pass new child marriage bans & more ✔ Click to read proposed changes to state marriage laws in 2025

Missouri lawmakers might raise the legal marriage age to 18, banning child marriage in the state. Click here to read more about the pre-filed legislation.