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Ohio child marriage ban bill stalls as former child brides protest at Statehouse
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Ohio child marriage ban bill stalls as former child brides protest at Statehouse.Ohio child marriage ban bill stalls as former child brides protest at Statehouse COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A push to ban child marriage in Ohio has stalled at the Statehouse, leaving current law in place that allows some 17-year-olds to marry with court approval.Under Ohio law as it stands, 17-year-olds can get married to someone up to four years older, so long as a court signs off on it.The lack of action on the bill prompted a group of women who were children when they were married to go to the Statehouse wearing wedding dresses.No opponents of the bill have publicly come forward.However, some religious activists argue some child marriages should be allowed in cases of teen pregnancy.Some lawmakers say that debate is part of why the bill has been paused.“These are sort of tough questions because, do you trust 17-year-old kids with your 4 kids, uh, for 3 or 4 hours at night?Well, yeah, uh, but you don't trust 17-year-olds to do a lot of other things and.I would suggest that marriage is the most important decision that any individual makes in their life.So, I think there's merit to the discussion,” Rep.Matt Huffman, R-Lima, said.BE THE FIRST TO COMMENT The bill remains stalled in the Ohio Senate.NEWS IN PHOTOS: "Local"4 3 rescued in two separate accidents, Fincastle volunteer fire crews say 3 Bullet found in stray dog's neck during surgery at Lynchburg Humane Society 5 'Changed my life:' Eight graduates celebrated at Lynchburg Adult Recovery Court ceremony 3 Appeals filed following Lynchburg Republican Firehouse Primary