Missouri again. Why is it always Missouri these days? Are they in some sort of contest with Oklahoma, Idaho, and Tennessee?
The entire exchange is worth listening to, but be sure to listen to the first 40 seconds. A state senator defends 12 year old children marrying an adult.
It will surprise no one that Senator Moon is a Sunday School teacher in a rural part of the state.
No matter how you feel about underage marriage laws, can we all agree that 12 year old children should not be allowed to marry, regardless of parental consent?
Background info: Since 2018, Missouri has a minimum marriage age of 16 with parental consent. California has no statutory minimum age for marriage, but under the age of 18, it requires permission from the court.