New Jersey Governor Signs Law Banning Underage Marriage

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey has become the second state in the nation to bar marriage for anyone under 18.
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed the bill Friday. Delaware enacted a ban in May.
Murphy says the legislation would put an end to child marriages and particularly help young women.
The law bars the state from issuing marriage or civil union licenses anyone under 18, regardless of parental or judicial consent.
Under previous law parents or guardians could consent to underage marri